The energy of an electron state has an uncertainty of about 0.500 eV. What is the uncertainty in the lifetime of the level?

A)

1.32 × 10-15 s
B)

8.28 × 10-15 s
C)

1.32 × 10-11 s
D)

8.28 × 10-11 s
E)

1.32 × 10-8 s


A

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