Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Structure of Atom

Question:

For a microscopic object Δx is zero than what will be Δv according to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle?

Options:

Zero

Infinite

10-23

108

Correct Answer:

Infinite

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Infinite.

According to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle,

Δx . Δp ≥ \(\frac{h}{4π}\)

Δx . mΔv ≥ \(\frac{h}{4π}\)

If Δx = 0

Δv ≥ \(\frac{h}{4πmΔx}\)

Δv ≥ \(\frac{h}{4πm×0}\) 

Δv = Infinite