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Position Uncertainty is the accuracy of the measurement of particle. Check FAQs
Δxp=[hP]2πMassflight pathΔv
Δxp - Position Uncertainty?Massflight path - Mass?Δv - Uncertainty in Velocity?[hP] - Planck constant?π - Archimedes' constant?

Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity Example

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1.4E-37Edit=6.6E-3423.141635.45Edit22Edit
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Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Δxp=[hP]2πMassflight pathΔv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Δxp=[hP]2π35.45kg22m/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Δxp=6.6E-3423.141635.45kg22m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Δxp=6.6E-3423.141635.4522
Next Step Evaluate
Δxp=1.35218848588167E-37m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Δxp=1.4E-37m

Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Position Uncertainty
Position Uncertainty is the accuracy of the measurement of particle.
Symbol: Δxp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass
Mass is the quantity of matter in a body regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it.
Symbol: Massflight path
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Uncertainty in Velocity
Uncertainty in Velocity is the accuracy of the speed of particle.
Symbol: Δv
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
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 Position Uncertainty

​Go Uncertainty in Position
Δxp=[hP]4πΔp

Other formulas in Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle category

​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
​Go Uncertainty in Energy
ΔE=[hP]4πΔt

How to Evaluate Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity?

Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity evaluator uses Position Uncertainty = [hP]/(2*pi*Mass*Uncertainty in Velocity) to evaluate the Position Uncertainty, The Uncertainty in position given uncertainty in velocity is defined as the accuracy of the measurement of the particle in Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle theory. Position Uncertainty is denoted by Δxp symbol.

How to evaluate Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity, enter Mass (Massflight path) & Uncertainty in Velocity (Δv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity

What is the formula to find Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity?
The formula of Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity is expressed as Position Uncertainty = [hP]/(2*pi*Mass*Uncertainty in Velocity). Here is an example- 1.4E-37 = [hP]/(2*pi*35.45*22).
How to calculate Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity?
With Mass (Massflight path) & Uncertainty in Velocity (Δv) we can find Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity using the formula - Position Uncertainty = [hP]/(2*pi*Mass*Uncertainty in Velocity). This formula also uses Planck constant, Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Position Uncertainty?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Position Uncertainty-
  • Position Uncertainty=[hP]/(4*pi*Uncertainty in Momentum)OpenImg
Can the Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity be negative?
Yes, the Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity?
Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Uncertainty in Position given Uncertainty in Velocity can be measured.
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