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If Δx is the uncertainity in position and Δv is the uncertainity in velocity of a particle are equal, the correct expression for uncertainity in momentum for the same particle is
ChemistryStructure of AtomAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 14mhπ
  • B 13mh2π
  • C 12mhπ
  • D 12hmπ
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The correct answer is: 12mhπ

The uncertainty in momentum and uncertainty in the position of a particle are equal. So, v=x

According to the uncertainty principle,

The uncertainty principle states that we cannot know both the position and speed of a particle, such as a photon or electron, with perfect accuracy.

p.x=h4πp=mvIf v=xmv2=h4πv2=h4πmv=12hπm

If the uncertainty in velocity and uncertainty in the position of a particle are equal, then the uncertainty in its momentum would be given by mΔv=m2hπmp=12mhπ.

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