"Determine the minimum uncertainty in the position of an electron if its speed is known with a precision of 2.5 mm/s (millimeters per second). Give your answer in centimeters (cm) with 2 significant figures and 1 decimal digit."

"Determine the minimum uncertainty in the position of an electron if its speed is known with a precision of 2.5 mm/s (millimeters per second). Give your answer in centimeters (cm) with 2 significant figures and 1 decimal digit."

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Chapter1: Introduction

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