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If the uncertainty in the positioin of an electron is zero, the uncertainty in its momentum would be

A

zero

B

`gt h//4pi`

C

`lt h//4pi`

D

infinite

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The correct Answer is:
D
`Delta x xx Delta p=h/(4pi)`
If `Deltax=0,Deltap=h/(4pi xx 0)=` infinity.
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