The Wider the Wavepacket of a Particle, the

question 33

Multiple Choice

The wider the wavepacket of a particle, the

• A) longer its wavelength.
• B) higher its speed.
• C) more precisely its position can be determined.
• D) more precisely its momentum can be determined.

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