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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