An Electron Is Sent Through a Slit Whose Width Is $\Delta$

question 138

Multiple Choice

An electron is sent through a slit whose width is $\Delta$ x = 0.040 cm.The uncertainty in the x component of the momentum of this electron is approximately

• A)1.3 \(\times\) 10^-24 N · s
• B)2.6 \(\times\) 10^-24 N · s
• C)1.3 \(\times\) 10^-23 N · s
• D)2.6 \(\times\) 10^-23 N · s
• E)3.9 \(\times\) 10^-25 N · s

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