Uncertainty Principle Using ΔXΔp ≥ ħ:An Electron Inside a Hydrogen

question 36

Multiple Choice

Uncertainty principle using ΔxΔp ≥ ħ:An electron inside a hydrogen atom is confined to within a space of 0.110 nm. What is the minimum uncertainty in the electron's velocity (ħ = 1.055 × 10^-34 J ∙ s, m_el = 9.11 × 10^-31 kg)

• A) 1.05 × 10⁶ m/s
• B) 1.50 × 10⁶ m/s
• C) 1.05 × 10⁸ m/s
• D) 1.50 × 10⁸ m/s
• E) 1.05 × 10¹⁰ m/s

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