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Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of a 4.5-MeV α particle. Explain if a relativistic or non-relativistic approach is required
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Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of a 4.5-MeV α particle. Explain if a relativistic or non-relativistic approach is required

User Aravind A
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Answer:

4.4x10^-32m

Step-by-step explanation:

Using

Wavelength = hc/E

= 6.63*10^-34 * 3x10^8/ 4.5 x10^ 6ev

= 4.4*10^-32m

Yes a relativistic approach is used because the particle moves at the speed of light

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