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An electron and a proton move at the same speed. Which has the longer de Broglie wavelength?
ANeither has one
BBoth are equal
CThe electron
DThe proton
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The electron
At equal speed the lighter electron has smaller momentum, so its wavelength h/mv is longer.
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