A Proton in a Cyclotron Has a Velocity of 2

question 128

Multiple Choice

A proton in a cyclotron has a velocity of 2 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 kg.

• A)3 m
• B)1 m
• C)1 m
• D)3 m
• E)1 m

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