$x$ and $y$ are two moving particles. The uncertainty in the momentum of $x$ is half the uncertainty in the momentum of $y$. If the uncertainty in the position of particle $x$ is $0.05 \ \mathring{A}$,then the uncertainty in the position of particle $y$ is = .......

  • A
    $1 \times 10^{-9} \ \text{cm}$
  • B
    $2.5 \times 10^{-10} \ \text{cm}$
  • C
    $5 \times 10^{-10} \ \text{cm}$
  • D
    $1 \times 10^{-10} \ \text{cm}$

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