Based on Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, the uncertainty in the velocity of the electron to be found within an atomic nucleus of diameter 10-15 m is 109 ms-1 (nearest integer) [Given : mass of electron = 9.1 10-31 kg, Planck's constant (h) = 6.626 10-34 Js] (Value of = 3.14)
Answer
58
Solution
Uncertainty principle: x m v = h4 , with x = 10-15 m (diameter of the nucleus)
v = h4 m x
= 6.626 10-344 3.14 9.1 10-31 10-15
= 6.626 10-341.143 10-44
= 5.797 1010 ms-1 = 57.97 109 ms-1 58 109 ms-1
Answer: 58