If the uncertainty in the position of an electron is associated with an uncertainty in momentum of $2 \times 10^{-17} \ g \ cm \ s^{-1}$,what will be the uncertainty in the velocity of the electron?

  • A
    $4 \times 10^{28} \ cm \ s^{-1}$
  • B
    $1 \times 10^6 \ cm \ s^{-1}$
  • C
    $2.1 \times 10^{10} \ cm \ s^{-1}$
  • D
    $1.1 \times 10^{10} \ cm \ s^{-1}$

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