A beam of electrons (m=9.11 ×10^-31 kg / electron ) has an average speed of 1.3 ×10^8 m ·s^-1 .

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A beam of electrons (m=9.11 ×10^-31 kg / electron ) has an...

A beam of electrons $\left(m=9.11 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{kg} / \text { electron }\right)$ has an average speed of $1.3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{m} \cdot \mathrm{s}^{-1} .$ What is the wavelength of electrons having this average speed?

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Key Concepts

Wave-Particle Duality

Wave-particle duality is the principle that quantum entities, such as electrons, exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties. This dual nature is a central concept in quantum mechanics and is key to understanding phenomena like electron diffraction and interference.

Momentum

Momentum, defined as the product of an object's mass and velocity, is a crucial concept in physics that determines the movement of particles. In quantum mechanics, the momentum of a particle is used in the de Broglie equation to calculate its associated wavelength.

de Broglie Hypothesis

The de Broglie hypothesis states that every particle has wave-like properties, and its wavelength is given by the ratio of Planck’s constant to its momentum. This idea forms the foundation for understanding the wave-particle duality of matter, especially at the atomic scale.

Planck's Constant

Planck's constant is a fundamental physical constant that relates the energy of a photon to its frequency. In the context of matter waves, it serves as the proportionality constant in the de Broglie equation, linking a particle's momentum to its wavelength.

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