Q:-3(a)-An electron moves in the x direction with a speed of 2.8 x 10° m's. We can measure its speed to a precision of 2 %. With what precision can we simultaneously measure its x coordinate? (b)- Repeat the calculations of the previous example in the case of a pitched baseball (m = 0.135 kg) moving at a speed of (44.5 m/s). Again assume that its speed can be measured to a precision of 2 %

Q:-3(a)-An electron moves in the x direction with a speed of 2.8 x 10° m's. We can measure its speed to a precision of 2 %. With what precision can we simultaneously measure its x coordinate? (b)- Repeat the calculations of the previous example in the case of a pitched baseball (m = 0.135 kg) moving at a speed of (44.5 m/s). Again assume that its speed can be measured to a precision of 2 %

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Chapter28: Quantum Physics

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