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The uncertainty delta P sets a lower bound on the average momentum of a particle in the nucleus. If a particle's average momentum were to fall below that point, then the uncertainty principle would be violated. Since the uncertainty principle is a fundamental law of physics, this cannot happen. Using delta P = 2.1 x 10^-20 kilogram-meters per second as the minimum momentum of a particle in the nucleus, find the minimum kinetic energy (Kmin) of the particle (in MeV). Use m = 1.7 x 10^-27 kilograms as the mass of the particle. Note that since our calculations are so rough, this serves as the mass of a neutron or a proton.

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Answer:

The minimum kinetic energy of the particle, [tex]K_{min}=0.808 MeV [/tex]

Explanation:

In this question we have given,

[tex]\delta p=2.1\times 10^{-20}kg.m.s^{-1}[/tex]

mass, m=[tex]1.7\times 10^{-27}kg[/tex]

we have to find the minimum kinetic energy of the particle, [tex]K_{min}[/tex]=?

We know that momentum and velocity are related by following formula,

[tex]p=m\time v[/tex]

Therefore

[tex]2.1\times 10^{-20}kg.m.s^{-1}=1.7\times 10^{-27} kg\times v[/tex]

[tex]v=\frac{2.1\times 10^{-20}kg.m.s^{-1}}{1.7\times 10^{-27} kg}[/tex]

[tex]v=1.235\times 10^7 ms^{-1}[/tex]

Now we know that kinetic energy is given as

[tex]K.E=\frac{mv^2}{2}[/tex]

Therefore minimum kinetic energy is given as

[tex]K_{min}=\frac{1.7\times 10^{-27}kg\times (1.235\times 10^7 ms^{-1})^2}{2}[/tex]

[tex]K_{min}=1.295\times 10^{-13} joule[/tex]

[tex]K_{min}=1.295\times 10^{-13}\times 6.242\times 10^18 eV [/tex]

[tex]K_{min}=0.808\times 10^6 eV [/tex]

[tex]K_{min}=0.808 MeV [/tex]

The minimum kinetic energy of the particle[tex]K_{min}=0.808 MeV [/tex]

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