URGENT:
An electron has a velocity of 300 m s-1 that is accurate to 0.01%. With what accuracy can one locate the position of this electron ( mass of electron = 9.1 * 10-31 kg )?
We know,
momentum, p = m x v
where m is the mass and v is the velocity of the particle.
Now,
where, is uncertainty in momentum and is uncertainty in speed
Substituting the values for mass and uncertainty in speed of electron:
According Heisenberg's principle:
Hence, the accuracy with which the position of the electron can be located is 1.95 mm
momentum, p = m x v
where m is the mass and v is the velocity of the particle.
Now,
where, is uncertainty in momentum and is uncertainty in speed
Substituting the values for mass and uncertainty in speed of electron:
According Heisenberg's principle:
Hence, the accuracy with which the position of the electron can be located is 1.95 mm