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The uncertainty in a proton's position is 0.020 nm What is the minimum uncertainty Δp in its momentum? What is the kinetic energy of a proton whose momentum is equal to this uncertainty (Δp=p)?

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What is the kinetic energy of a proton whose momentum is equal to this uncertainty (Δp=p)?

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