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You measure the velocity of an electron to an accuracy of + or - 22.1 m/s. What is the minimum uncertainty in its position?

Modern Physics

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781111794378

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer

Chapter5: Matter Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18P

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