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Chapter 28 Problem 14P

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Problem 14P

(III) Use the uncertainty principle to show that if an electron were present in the nucleus (r =10-15 m) its kinetic energy (use relativity) would be hundreds of MeV. (Since such electron energies are not observed, we conclude that electrons are not present in the nucleus.) [Hint: Assume a particle can have an energy as large as its uncertainty.]

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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 14P(III) Use the uncertainty principle to show that if an electron were present in the nucleus (r =10-15 m) its kinetic energy (use relativity) would be hundreds of MeV. (Since such electron energies are not observed, we conclude that electrons are not present in the nucleus.) [Hint: Assume a particle can have an energy as large as its uncertainty.]
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

(III) Use the uncertainty principle to show that if an

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