Calculate the de Broglie wavelength for each of the following. a. an electron with a velocity 30.% of the speed of light Wavelength = m b. a tennis ball (55 g) served at 19 m/s (~43 mi/h) Wavelength = m
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Given: Velocity of electron = 30% of the speed of light = 0.3 * 3 x 10^8 m/s = 9 x 10^7 m/s Mass of electron = 9.11 x 10^-31 kg Plank's constant = 6.626 x 10^-34 J*s Using the de Broglie wavelength formula: λ = h / (m * v) λ = (6.626 x 10^-34) / (9.11 x 10^-31 * Show more…
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