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zeromodz
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Okay I actually have 2 questions.
1)
ΔxΔp >= h / 2π
Is x one dimensional? Say if I wanted to locate the certainty of an electron in a hydrogen atom with a diameter of 10e-10 m. The electron is confined to the volume of the atom, not just the diameter, so could I say
Δx = 10e-10
or
Δx = (4/3)(π)(10e-10 / 2)^3
Is x in units of length or volume?
2) Say if I calculate an uncertainty of
Δx >= 12
That means I can assume that x can be anywhere greater than or equal to 12, right?
That expresses that I know for certain that x < 12. I just want to make sure I understand this whole uncertainty thing. Thanks
1)
ΔxΔp >= h / 2π
Is x one dimensional? Say if I wanted to locate the certainty of an electron in a hydrogen atom with a diameter of 10e-10 m. The electron is confined to the volume of the atom, not just the diameter, so could I say
Δx = 10e-10
or
Δx = (4/3)(π)(10e-10 / 2)^3
Is x in units of length or volume?
2) Say if I calculate an uncertainty of
Δx >= 12
That means I can assume that x can be anywhere greater than or equal to 12, right?
That expresses that I know for certain that x < 12. I just want to make sure I understand this whole uncertainty thing. Thanks