The uncertainty in the velocities of two particles $A$ and $B$ are $0.03 \ m \ s^{-1}$ and $0.01 \ m \ s^{-1}$ respectively. The mass of $B$ is four times the mass of $A$. The ratio of uncertainties in their positions is

  • A
    $4/3$
  • B
    $3/4$
  • C
    $16/9$
  • D
    $9/16$

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