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The uncertainty in the momentum of a particle is `3.3 xx10^(-2) kg ms^(-1)` the uncertainty in its position will be

A

`1.6 xx 10^(-33)`m

B

`1.6 xx 10^(-32)`m

C

`1.6 xx 10^(-30)`m

D

`1.6 xx 10^(-29)`m

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To find the uncertainty in the position of a particle given the uncertainty in its momentum, we can use the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, which states: \[ \Delta x \cdot \Delta p \geq \frac{h}{4\pi} \] Where: - \(\Delta x\) is the uncertainty in position, - \(\Delta p\) is the uncertainty in momentum, - \(h\) is Planck's constant, approximately \(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{kg m}^2/\text{s}\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values**: - Uncertainty in momentum, \(\Delta p = 3.3 \times 10^{-2} \, \text{kg m/s}\). - Planck's constant, \(h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{kg m}^2/\text{s}\). 2. **Use the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle**: Rearranging the formula to find \(\Delta x\): \[ \Delta x = \frac{h}{4\pi \Delta p} \] 3. **Substitute the Values**: Substitute \(h\) and \(\Delta p\) into the equation: \[ \Delta x = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4 \times 3.14 \times 3.3 \times 10^{-2}} \] 4. **Calculate the Denominator**: First, calculate the denominator: \[ 4 \times 3.14 \times 3.3 \times 10^{-2} = 4 \times 3.14 \times 0.033 = 0.41568 \approx 0.416 \] 5. **Calculate \(\Delta x\)**: Now, calculate \(\Delta x\): \[ \Delta x = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{0.416} \approx 1.59 \times 10^{-33} \, \text{m} \] 6. **Round the Result**: Rounding \(1.59 \times 10^{-33}\) gives approximately: \[ \Delta x \approx 1.6 \times 10^{-33} \, \text{m} \] 7. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the uncertainty in the position of the particle is: \[ \Delta x \approx 1.6 \times 10^{-33} \, \text{m} \] ### Final Answer: The uncertainty in its position is \(1.6 \times 10^{-33} \, \text{m}\).
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