If Δx is the uncertainity in position and Δv is the uncertainity in velocity of a particle are…

If Δx is the uncertainity in position and Δv is the uncertainity in velocity of a particle are equal, the correct expression for uncertainity in momentum for the same particle is
  1. 14mhπ
  2. 13mh2π
  3. 12mhπ
  4. 12hmπ

Solution

The uncertainty in momentum and uncertainty in the position of a particle are equal. So, v=x

According to the uncertainty principle,

The uncertainty principle states that we cannot know both the position and speed of a particle, such as a photon or electron, with perfect accuracy.

p.x=h4πp=mvIf v=xmv2=h4πv2=h4πmv=12hπm

If the uncertainty in velocity and uncertainty in the position of a particle are equal, then the uncertainty in its momentum would be given by mΔv=m2hπmp=12mhπ.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 1)

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