A proton in a cyclotron has a velocity of 2 m/s, which is nearly the speed of light. The uncertainty in the velocity is 1%. What is the minimum uncertainty in the position of the proton in meters? The proton mass is 2 kg.
A)3 m
B)1 m
C)1 m
D)3 m
E)1 m

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A proton in a cyclotron has a velocity of 2  m/s, which is nearly the speed of light. The uncertainty in the velocity is 1%. What is the minimum uncertainty in the position of the proton in meters? The proton mass is 2  kg.
A)3 m 
B)1 m 
C)1 m 
D)3 m 
E)1 m

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The Answer of A proton in a cyclotron has a velocity of 2  m/s, which is nearly the speed of light. The uncertainty in the velocity is 1%. What is the minimum uncertainty in the position of the proton in meters? The proton mass is 2  kg.
A)3 m 
B)1 m 
C)1 m 
D)3 m 
E)1 m

A Proton in a Cyclotron Has a Velocity of 2