Q11. A proton with a speed of 0.8 m/s is directed through a double slit with slit separation 0.5 mm. An array of detectors is placed 10m from the slits. What is the de Broglie wavelength of the proton? A. 4.96 nm B. 49.6nm C. 496.3nm D. 4963nm E. none of the above
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The momentum of an object can be calculated using the equation p = mv, where p is the momentum, m is the mass, and v is the velocity. The mass of a proton is approximately 1.67 x 10^-27 kg. The velocity of the proton is given as 0.8 m/s. Therefore, the momentum of Show more…
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