Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 38 - Photons and Matter Waves - Questions - Page 1180: 9a

Answer

If we double the kinetic energy, the de Broglie wavelength decreases by a factor of $\sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}$

Work Step by Step

We can use Equation (38-20) to find an expression for the de Broglie wavelength: $K = \frac{h^2}{2m \lambda^2}$ $\lambda^2 = \frac{h^2}{2m~K}$ $\lambda = \sqrt{\frac{h^2}{2m~K}}$ If we double the kinetic energy, the de Broglie wavelength decreases by a factor of $\sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}$
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