Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 28 - Quantum Mechanics of Atoms - General Problems - Page 827: 49

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The uncertainty in the electron’s position is given. Use equation 28–1 to find the uncertainty in the momentum. $$\Delta p \geq \frac{\hbar}{\Delta x}$$ $$=\frac{(1.055\times10^{-34}J\cdot s)}{2.0\times10^{-8}m}= 5.3\times10^{-27}kg \cdot m/s$$ Assume that its momentum is this value, and estimate the de Broglie wavelength. $$\lambda=\frac{h}{p}=\frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}J\cdot s)}{ 5.275\times10^{-27}kg \cdot m/s }= 1.3\times10^{-7}m$$
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