Uncertainty Principle in term of Angular Momentum

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The uncertainty principle can be expressed as delta L * delta theta = hbar/2, where delta L represents the uncertainty in angular momentum and delta theta denotes the uncertainty in angular position. The relationship between angular momentum (L) and linear variables is established through the equation L = m*v*r, with theta expressed as x/r. This formulation is critical for understanding quantum mechanics and the behavior of particles at a microscopic level.

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I need to prove that the uncertainty principle can be expressed in the form

delta L * delta theta = hbar/2

where delta L is the uncertainty of the angular momentum and delta theta is the uncertainty in angular position.

I know that L = m*v*r and I think I can express theta as x/r. But I really don't know where to go on this.
 
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Nevermind, I've got it. I'm a bit slow on the uptake today
 

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