Uncertainty Principle Using Momentum and Position: You measure the velocity of an electron to an accuracy of ±22.6 m/s. What is the minimum uncertainty in its position? (h = 6.626 × 10-34 J ? s, melectron = 9.11 × 10-31 kg)

A. 8.05 ?m
B. 4.03 ?m
C. 16.1 ?m
D. 32.2 ?m
E. 5.12 µm


Answer: E

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