(a) The position of an electron is known to within 14.5 Å (1.45×10-9 m). What is the minimum uncertainty in its velocity? (b) Repeat the calculation of part (a) for a helium ato

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(a) The position of an electron is known to within 14.5 Å (1.45×10-9 m). What is the minimum uncertainty in its velocity?
(b) Repeat the calculation of part (a) for a helium atom.

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