(a) The position of an electron is known to be within 10 Å(1.0 × 10-9m). What is the minimum uncertainty in itsvelocity component in this direction?(b) Repeat the calculation of part (a) for a helium atom.

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(a) The position of an electron is known to be within 10 Å
(1.0 × 10-9
m). What is the minimum uncertainty in its
velocity component in this direction?
(b) Repeat the calculation of part (a) for a helium atom.

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