If the uncertainty in velocity is $\frac{1}{2m} \sqrt{\frac{h}{\pi}}$,then the ratio of uncertainty in position and momentum is (in $: 1$)

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $100$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $0.5$

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