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To determine the limit of accuracy for locating a particle along the x-axis using the uncertainty principle, the relationship delta(x) * delta(Px) ≥ h/4π is essential. Given the mass of 2x10^-4 kg and the velocity measurement accuracy of ±10^-6 m/s, one can calculate delta(Px) by multiplying the mass by delta(Vx). The discussion also touches on the concept of black holes and density, questioning the apparent contradiction of measuring mass and volume in relation to density. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of showing work for clarity and assistance in quantum mechanics problems.
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in my problem i am told
that the x-component of the velocity of a 2x10^-4 kg mass is measured to an accuracy of +_ 10^-6 m/s.
i need to find the limit of the accuracy with which the particle can be located along the x-axis.

the uncertainity principle
delta(x) * delta(Px)>= h/4pi
i have delta(Vx) and i need delta(x)
help please
 
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this is not homework sub-forum, here we post general questions about QM.

someone will move this thread to the right sub-forum, just so know in the future.

Also you need to show some work before you get help.

but I can give you a hint: calculate the deltaP, you have mass and deltaV, it is straightforward.
 
If black holes are described as having no volume of space, yet they are 'mass" via density.
Mass density= MASS per VOLUME of SPACE.
So, density = mass per volume, & in order to MEASURE the density of something is to measure its MASS, then measure its VOLUME then divide MASS/VOLUME.

Why does there seem to be a contradiction?
 
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