Suppose We Use Optical Radiation (λ = 500 Nm) to Determine

question 36

Short Answer

Suppose we use optical radiation (λ = 500 nm) to determine the position of the electron to within the wavelength of the light. What will be the resulting uncertainty in the electron's velocity?

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