AIPMT PRELIMS2008Chemistry-Physical Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Chemistry Quantum Mechanics MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The measurement of the electron position is associated with an uncertainty in momentum, which is equal to 1 × 10⁻¹⁸ g cm s⁻¹. The uncertainty in electron velocity is : (Mass of an electron is 9 × 10⁻²⁸ g)
A
1 × 10⁶ cm s⁻¹
B
1 × 10¹¹ cm s⁻¹
C
1 × 10⁹ cm s⁻¹
D
1 × 10⁵ cm s⁻¹
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Using the uncertainty principle, Δp = mΔv, where Δp is the uncertainty in momentum and m is the mass of the electron. Solving for Δv gives the uncertainty in velocity.
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