Modern Physics
Modern Physics
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Author: Randy Harris
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 4, Problem 7CQ
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To Discuss: Momentum uncertainty of a particle, if particle’s position uncertainty is zero.

The momentum uncertainty of a particle, if particle’s position uncertainty is zero.

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