Hydrogen Atom -> Uncertainty Principle

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the Hydrogen Atom and the Uncertainty Principle in quantum mechanics. The Uncertainty Principle is mathematically represented as Δx * Δp = ħ/2, where Δx is the position uncertainty and Δp is the momentum uncertainty. The user seeks clarification on how to apply this principle specifically to the Hydrogen Atom, indicating that the position uncertainty (Δx) relates to the radius (R) of the atom. The formula presented suggests that the momentum uncertainty (Δp) can be derived from the radius of the Hydrogen Atom.

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Hydrogen Atom ---> Uncertainty Principle

Hey guys, I'm having some trouble with this one.

[PLAIN]http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2039/physhw.jpg

How do I get started?
 
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A good start would be stating exactly what the uncertainty principle says.
 


<x>*<p> = hcross/2

where <x> = R

so <p> = hcross/2R?
 

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