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Question

The measurement of the electron position is associated with an uncertainty in momentum which is equal to 1×1018 g cm s11 \times 10^{-18} \text{ g cm s}^{-1}. The uncertainty in velocity of the electron will be: (mass of an electron is 9×1028 g9 \times 10^{-28} \text{ g})

A

1 × 10⁹ cm s⁻¹

B

1 × 10⁶ cm s⁻¹

C

1 × 10⁵ cm s⁻¹

D

1 × 10¹¹ cm s⁻¹

Step-by-Step Solution

The uncertainty in momentum (Δp\Delta p) is related to the uncertainty in velocity (Δv\Delta v) and mass (mm) by the definition of momentum: Δp=mΔv\Delta p = m \cdot \Delta v.

  1. Identify Given Values: Uncertainty in momentum (Δp\Delta p) = 1×1018 g cm s11 \times 10^{-18} \text{ g cm s}^{-1} Mass of electron (mm) = 9×1028 g9 \times 10^{-28} \text{ g}

  2. Calculation: Rearranging the formula to solve for Δv\Delta v: Δv=Δpm\Delta v = \frac{\Delta p}{m} Δv=1×10189×1028\Delta v = \frac{1 \times 10^{-18}}{9 \times 10^{-28}} Δv=19×1010 cm s1\Delta v = \frac{1}{9} \times 10^{10} \text{ cm s}^{-1} Δv0.111×1010 cm s1\Delta v \approx 0.111 \times 10^{10} \text{ cm s}^{-1} Δv1.11×109 cm s1\Delta v \approx 1.11 \times 10^9 \text{ cm s}^{-1}

Rounding to the nearest integer coefficient as per the options, the value is 1×109 cm s11 \times 10^9 \text{ cm s}^{-1}.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Structure of Atom. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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