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An electron's de Broglie wavelength is comparable to the wavelength of which radiation?
AInfrared
BMicrowaves
CX-rays
DRadio waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. X-rays
Electrons at such speeds have wavelengths near 0.1 nm, the same range as X-rays.
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