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Chapter 28 Problem 11P

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Problem 11P

(II) If an electron’s position can be measured to a precision of 15 nm, what is the uncertainty in its speed? Assuming the minimum speed must be at least equal to its uncertainty, what is the electron’s minimum kinetic energy?

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The first step in solving 28 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Problem 11P(II) If an electron’s position can be measured to a precision of 15 nm, what is the uncertainty in its speed? Assuming the minimum speed must be at least equal to its uncertainty, what is the electron’s minimum kinetic energy?
From the textbook chapter Quantum Mechanics of Atoms you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 7 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780321625922

(II) If an electron’s position can be measured to a

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