« previous next »

Author Question: Suppose we use optical radiation (l = 500 nm) to determine the position of the electron to within ... (Read 130 times)

FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jul 28, 2018
Suppose we use optical radiation (l = 500 nm) to determine the position of the electron to within the wavelength of the light. What will be the resulting uncertainty in the electron's velocity?

Question 2

An electron is sitting on a pinpoint having a diameter of 2.5 mm. What is the minimum uncertainty in the speed of the electron?


chloejackso

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

116 m/s

Answer to Question 2

23 m/s


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
Reply #2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Thank you!


chloejackso

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #3 on: Jul 28, 2018
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Artist's impression of an electron splitting up into two new particles Artist's impression of an electron splitting up into two new particles
Insects Under the Electron Microscope Insects Under the Electron Microscope
Position of lung lobes in relation to anatomical landmarks Position of lung lobes in relation to anatomical landmarks
Display is the only position to view the firing lines of all cylinders. Cylinder 1 is displayed on ... Display is the only position to view the firing lines of all cylinders. Cylinder 1 is displayed on ...
A Listing of the Expected Electron Configurations for Some of the Common Elementsa A Listing of the Expected Electron Configurations for Some of the Common Elementsa
Genes expression due to position Genes expression due to position
Video: Bond types - Atomic structure and basis of bonds

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library