Quantum Mechanics uncertianty in momentum

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Homework Statement



A neutron star has a core composed of protons and neutrons (nucleons) and has a density
higher than the nuclear saturation density ns = 0.16 fm ^−3
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(i) [6 points] Assuming nuclear saturation density throughout the core, calculate the
uncertainty in momentum for a nucleon in the core.




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The Attempt at a Solution



(i) I have no idea how to go about this at all none of the equations I know deal with a density
 
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From the density of the core, you can work out how much space each nucleon occupies and hence the uncertainty in the position of a nucleon.