Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 28 - Quantum Mechanics of Atoms - Problems - Page 826: 7

Answer

$3.00\times10^{-10}eV/c^2$.

Work Step by Step

Use equation 28–2 to calculate the uncertainty in the energy of the muon. $$\Delta E \geq \frac{\hbar}{\Delta t}$$ From that, find the uncertainty in its mass. $$\Delta E = (\Delta m)c^2$$ $$\Delta m \geq \frac{\hbar}{c^2\Delta t}$$ $$=\frac{(1.055\times10^{-34}J\cdot s)(eV/1.60\times10^{-19}J)}{c^2(2.30\times10^{-6}s)}$$ $$=3.00\times10^{-10}eV/c^2$$
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