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If the momentum of the basketball in Problem 1 has a fractional uncertainty of $\Delta p / p=10^{-6}$, what is the uncertainty in its position?
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In Problem 1, we found the momentum of the basketball to be $p = 1.2 \,\text{kg m/s}$. Show more…
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