Question

The uncertainty in position of a proton confined to the nucleus of an atom is roughly the diameter of the nucleus. If this diameter is d = 7.8×10−15 m, what is the uncertainty in the proton's momentum?

Answer 1

Answer:

0.135E-19kgm/s

Explanation:

Using the uncertainty principle, we find

Dp = h / (4π Dx)

= (6.63×10-34Js)/4π(3.90×10-15m) = 0.135×10-19kg m/s