Q-3(a)-An electron moves in the x direction with a speed of 2.8 x 10° ms. We can measure its speed to a precision of 2 %. With what precision can we simultaneously measure its x coordinate? (b)- Repeat the caleulations of the previous example in the case of a pitched baseball (m 0.135 kg) moving at a speed of (44.5 ms). Again assume that its speed can be measured to a precision of 2 % (c) What is your comment on the result in part (a) and (b) from the point of view of quantum mechanics?

Q-3(a)-An electron moves in the x direction with a speed of 2.8 x 10° ms. We can measure its speed to a precision of 2 %. With what precision can we simultaneously measure its x coordinate? (b)- Repeat the caleulations of the previous example in the case of a pitched baseball (m 0.135 kg) moving at a speed of (44.5 ms). Again assume that its speed can be measured to a precision of 2 % (c) What is your comment on the result in part (a) and (b) from the point of view of quantum mechanics?

University Physics Volume 3

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Chapter7: Quantum Mechanics

Section: Chapter Questions

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