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If uncertainty in position and momentum are equal, then uncertainty in velocity is :

A

`(1)/(2m)sqrt((h)/(pi))`

B

`sqrt((h)/(2pi))`

C

`(1)/(m)sqrt((h)/(pi))`

D

`sqrt((h)/(pi))`

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The correct Answer is:
A

We know `Deltap. Deltax ge (h)/(4pi)`
since `Delta p=Delta x` (given)
`therefore Delta p. Deltap=(h)/(4pi)`
or `mDeltav. mDelta v-=(h)/(4pi)[therefore Deltap=m Delta v]`
or `(Delta v)^(2)=(h)/(4pi m^(2))`
or` Delta v=sqrt((h)/(4pi m^(2)))=(1)/(2m) sqrt((h)/(pi))`
Thus option (a) is the correct option.
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