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Momentum of Particle refers to the quantity of motion that an object has. A sports team that is on the move has momentum. If an object is in motion (on the move) then it has momentum. Check FAQs
Mu=[hP]4πΔx
Mu - Momentum of Particle?Δx - Uncertainty in Position?[hP] - Planck constant?π - Archimedes' constant?

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1.5E-36Edit=6.6E-3443.141635Edit
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Uncertainty in Momentum Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mu=[hP]4πΔx
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mu=[hP]4π35m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Mu=6.6E-3443.141635m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mu=6.6E-3443.141635
Next Step Evaluate
Mu=1.50653114305588E-36kg*m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Mu=1.5E-36kg*m/s

Uncertainty in Momentum Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Momentum of Particle
Momentum of Particle refers to the quantity of motion that an object has. A sports team that is on the move has momentum. If an object is in motion (on the move) then it has momentum.
Symbol: Mu
Measurement: MomentumUnit: kg*m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Uncertainty in Position
Uncertainty in Position is the accuracy of the measurement of particle.
Symbol: Δx
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Planck constant
Planck constant is a fundamental universal constant that defines the quantum nature of energy and relates the energy of a photon to its frequency.
Symbol: [hP]
Value: 6.626070040E-34
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Momentum of Particle

​Go Momentum of Particle
Mu=[hP]λ
​Go Uncertainty in Momentum given Angle of Light Ray
Mu=2[hP]sin(θ)λ

Other formulas in Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle category

​Go Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity
Δxp=[hP]2πMassflight pathΔv
​Go Uncertainty in momentum given uncertainty in velocity
Um=Massflight pathΔv
​Go Uncertainty in Velocity
ΔVu=[hP]4πMassflight pathΔx
​Go Mass in Uncertainty Principle
mUP=[hP]4πΔxΔv

How to Evaluate Uncertainty in Momentum?

Uncertainty in Momentum evaluator uses Momentum of Particle = [hP]/(4*pi*Uncertainty in Position) to evaluate the Momentum of Particle, The Uncertainty in momentum formula is defined as the accuracy of the momentum of the particle in Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle theory. Momentum of Particle is denoted by Mu symbol.

How to evaluate Uncertainty in Momentum using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Uncertainty in Momentum, enter Uncertainty in Position (Δx) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Uncertainty in Momentum

What is the formula to find Uncertainty in Momentum?
The formula of Uncertainty in Momentum is expressed as Momentum of Particle = [hP]/(4*pi*Uncertainty in Position). Here is an example- 1.5E-36 = [hP]/(4*pi*35).
How to calculate Uncertainty in Momentum?
With Uncertainty in Position (Δx) we can find Uncertainty in Momentum using the formula - Momentum of Particle = [hP]/(4*pi*Uncertainty in Position). This formula also uses Planck constant, Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Momentum of Particle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Momentum of Particle-
  • Momentum of Particle=[hP]/WavelengthOpenImg
  • Momentum of Particle=(2*[hP]*sin(Theta))/WavelengthOpenImg
Can the Uncertainty in Momentum be negative?
Yes, the Uncertainty in Momentum, measured in Momentum can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Uncertainty in Momentum?
Uncertainty in Momentum is usually measured using the Kilogram Meter per Second[kg*m/s] for Momentum. Gram Centimeter per Second[kg*m/s], Dyne Hour[kg*m/s], Kilonewton Minute[kg*m/s] are the few other units in which Uncertainty in Momentum can be measured.
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