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Published on: August 13, 2026
For an electron, if the uncertainty in velocity is 
, the uncertainty in position 
is given by:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
According to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
But, 
(momentum) 
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