According to the Heisenberg indeterminacy principle (Delta x Delta p geq hbar), the uncertainty in position of

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According to the Heisenberg indeterminacy principle \(\Delta x \Delta p \geq \hbar\), the uncertainty in position of a particle multiplied by the uncertainty in its momentum must be greater than Planck's constant divided by \(2 \pi\). The neutrons in a particular atomic nucleus are confined to be within a nucleus of diameter \(2.0 \mathrm{fm}\left(1 \mathrm{fm}=10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}ight)\). Can these neutrons be properly thought of as traveling along classical paths? Explain.

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Modern Classical Mechanics

ISBN: 9781108834971

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Authors: T. M. Helliwell, V. V. Sahakian

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