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25 March, 18:30

Calculate the wavelength of an electron (m = 9.11 x 10-28 g) moving at 3.66 x 106 m/s.

a. 1.99 x 10-10 m

b. 5.03 x 10-10 m

c. 1.81 x 10-10 m

d. 5.52 x 10-9 m

e. 2.76 x 10-9 m

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  1. 25 March, 18:43
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    To answer this question, we will use De Broglie's rule which states that:

    lambda = Planck's constant / momentum

    Since: momentum = mass * velocity

    Therefore,

    lambda = Planck's constant / (mass*velocity)

    For this problem, we are give that:

    h (Planck's constant) = 6.63 * 10^-34

    mass = 9.11 * 10^-28 * 10^-3 kg

    velocity = 3.66 * 10^6 meter/sec

    Substitute in De Brouglie's formula to get the wavelength as follows:

    lambda = (6.63*10^-34) / (9.11*10^-28*10^-3*3.66*10^6)

    lambda = 1.99 * 10^-10 meters

    Correct choice is A
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