A proton is accelerated to one-tenth of the velocity of light. If its velocity can be measured with a precision ±1%, then its uncertainty in position is:
A
1.05×10−13m
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B
1.13×10−13m
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C
1.15×10−13m
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D
1.25×10−13m
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Solution
The correct option is D1.05×10−13m Uncertainty in position is given by Δx=h4πmΔv Δv=c10=3×107m Δx=6.62×10−344π×1.672×10−27×3×107=1.05×10−13m