The uncertainty in the determination of the position of a small ball of mass $10 \ g$ is $10^{-33} \ m$. With what percentage of accuracy can its speed be measured, if it has a speed of $52.5 \ m \ s^{-1}$? (Given: $h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s$)

  • A
    $1.0$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $2.0$

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