A Proton in a Cyclotron Has a Velocity of 2

question 23

Multiple Choice

A proton in a cyclotron has a velocity of 2 * 10⁸ m/s, which is nearly the speed of light. The uncertainty in the velocity is 1%. What is the minimum uncertainty in the position of the proton in meters? The proton mass is 2 *10^-27 kg.

• A) 3 *10^-11 m
• B) 1 * 10^-22 m
• C) 1 *10^-18 m
• D) 3 *10^-41 m
• E) 1 *10^-17 m

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