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ChemistryMediumNumerical2021 · 25 Jul Shift 2

Q52.An accelerated electron has a speed of 5 × 106 ms−1 with an uncertainty of 0. 02%. The uncertainty in finding its location while in motion is x × 10−9 m. The value of x is __________. (Nearest integer) [Use mass of electron = 9. 1 × 10−31 kg, h = 6. 63 × 10−34 Js, π = 3. 14]

What This Question Tests

This question applies Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle to calculate the uncertainty in position given the uncertainty in velocity for an electron, requiring unit conversions and precision.

Concepts Tested

Heisenberg's Uncertainty PrincipleMomentumPositionUncertainty calculation

Formulas Used

Δx ⋅ Δp ≥ h / 4π

Δp = m ⋅ Δv

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