Calculate the uncertainty in the position of an electron $(mass = 9.1 \times 10^{-28} \ g)$ moving with a velocity of $3 \times 10^4 \ cm \ sec^{-1}$,if the uncertainty in velocity is $0.011 \%$ (in $cm$)?

  • A
    $1.92$
  • B
    $7.68$
  • C
    $0.175$
  • D
    $3.84$

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