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The product of uncertainty in the position and uncertainty in the velocity of a particle is 5.79×10-5 m2 s-1. If the uncertainty in the position is 1nm, what is the uncertainty in the measurement of its velocity in ms-1?
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Options:
  • A 5.79×107
  • B 5.79×105
  • C 5.79×10-5
  • D 5.79×104
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The correct answer is: 5.79×104

Heisenberg's principle : The exact position and momentum of a fast moving particle cannot be calculated exactly at the same moment of time.

As per Heisenberg's uncertainty principle,

x.p = h4π

p=Uncertainty in momentum p=mv

v= Uncertainty in velocity

Given, the product of uncertainty in the position and uncertainty in velocity of a particle = x.v=5.79×10-5 m2s-1

So, the uncertainty in the measurement of its velocity = 5.79×10-510-9=5.79×104 m/s

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