A proton is known to be within an interval ±6 fm (the radius of a large nucleus). Roughly what is the minimum uncertainty in its velocity? Treat this problem as one-dimensional and express your answer as a fraction of c.

A proton is known to be within an interval ±6 fm (the radius of a large nucleus). Roughly what is the minimum uncertainty in its velocity? Treat this problem as one-dimensional and express your answer as a fraction of c.

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