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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Structure of Atom

Find the uncertainty in the position of an electron which is moving with a velocity of \(2.99 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~cm} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\), accurate up to \(0.0016 \%\). (Given, \(m_e=9.1 \times 10^{-28} \mathrm{~g}, h=6.626 \times 10^{-27}\) erg.s)

  1. A \(1.211 \mathrm{~mm}\)
  2. B \(2.99 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~mm}\)
  3. C \(0.121 \mathrm{~mm}\)
  4. D \(12.11 \mathrm{~mm}\)
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(D) \(12.11 \mathrm{~mm}\)

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According to Heisenberg uncertainty principle, the product of uncertainties in position \((\Delta x)\) and velocity \((\Delta v)\) is always equal to or greater than \(\frac{h}{4 \pi}\).…