The uncertainty in position of an electron in a certain state is 5 * 10^-10 m.The uncertainty in its momentum could be A)5.0 * 10^-24 kg.m/s B)4.0 * 10^-24 kg.m/s C)3.0* 10^-24 kg.m/s D)any of the above E)none of the above

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The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that the product of the uncertainties in position and momentum of a particle is on the order of Planck's constant (h) divided by 4π. Since the exact value of the uncertainty in momentum is not given, but is dependent on the uncertainty in position, any of the provided values could be correct depending on the specific conditions of the system. Thus, "any of the above" is correct.

The Uncertainty in Position of an Electron in a Certain