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Assuming an electron is confined to a 1nm wide region. Find the uncertainty in momentum using Heisenberg Uncertainty principle. You can assume the uncertainty in position `Deltax` as 1nm. Assuming `p=Deltap`, find the energy of the electron in electron volts.

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