AP EAMCET2006ChemistryStructure of Atom
The uncertainties in the velocities of two particles A and B are 0.05 and 0.02 ~m / s ⁻¹ respectively. The mass of B is five times to that of mass A . What is the ratio of uncertainties ( x_A x_B ) in their positions?
Options
- A2
- B0.25
- C4
- D1
Correct answer
A. 2
Step-by-step solution
According to Heisenberg x m v= h 4 where x= uncertainty in position. m= mass of particle v= uncertainty in velocity According to question x_A m 0.05= h 4 (1) x_B 5 m 0.02= h 4 (2) Eq. (1) divided by Eq. (2), then x_A m 0.05 x_B 5 m 0.02 =1 or x_A x_B =2