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Calculating a minimum uncertainty

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An electron is confined in a region of size Δx = 1,0 × 10^-10 m (an atom). Taking ħ = 1,0 × 10^-34 J·s, what is the minimum uncertainty Δp on its momentum, in kg·m/s?

Use Δp = ħ / (2 Δx). Write the result in scientific notation.