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(I) What is the momentum of a $\lambda=0.010 \mathrm{nm}$ X-ray photon?
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According to the de Broglie hypothesis, the momentum (p) of a photon is inversely proportional to its wavelength (λ), and the proportionality constant is Planck's constant (h). This relationship can be expressed as: \[ p = \frac{h}{λ} \] Show more…
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