The uncertainty in the momentum ( Delta ps ) of the particle in its lowest energy state is:

ABC26PH0279 · Atomic Structure

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Atomic Structure · Topic: Atomic Structure – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The uncertainty in the momentum $\left(\Delta \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{s}}\right)$ of the particle in its lowest energy state is:

(a)$\Delta \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=0$

(b)$\Delta \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\frac{\mathrm{h}}{\mathrm{a}}$

(c)$\Delta \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\frac{\mathrm{h}}{2 \mathrm{a}}$

(d)$\Delta \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\frac{\mathrm{h}}{2 \pi \mathrm{a}}$

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

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