What is the wavelength, in nanometers, associated with a 1000. kg automobile traveling at a speed of 27 m/s,?


automobile
vince t asked:


that is, considering the automobile to be a “matter” wave?

(answer in nm)

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One Response to “What is the wavelength, in nanometers, associated with a 1000. kg automobile traveling at a speed of 27 m/s,?”

  1. delps Says:
    April 19th, 2010 at 3:11 am

    use the de brogie relation:
    λ = h/p, where h is Planck’s constant. p=mv is the momentum of the car. delps

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