Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Quantum Mechanics of Atoms - Problems - Page 826: 6

Answer

$ 2.6\times10^{-25}s $

Work Step by Step

Find the lifetime using the uncertainty in the energy, and equation 28–2. $$\Delta t \geq \frac{\hbar}{\Delta E}$$ $$=\frac{1.055\times 10^{-34}J \cdot s}{(2.5 GeV)(1.60\times10^{-10}J/GeV)}$$ $$=2.6\times10^{-25}s $$
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