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An electron has a speed of 500m `s^(-1)` with uncertainty of 0.02% . What is the uncertainty in locating its position ?

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`5.77 xx 10^(-4) m`

Uncertainty in speed `(Delta v) = (0.02)/(100) xx 500 m s^(-1) = 0.1 ms^(-1)`
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