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| Oct17-08, 09:30 PM | #1 |
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de Broglie Wavelength
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A 220lb fullback runs the 40-yd dash at a speed of 19.6 ± 0.1 mi/h. What is he de Broglie wavelength (in meters)? 2. Relevant equations de Broglie Wavelength: λ=h/(mu), where λ=wavelenght, h=6.626 x 10^(-34) kgm^2)/s, m=mass (kg), and u= speed 3. The attempt at a solution u=19.6 m/s x (1m / 0.6214mi) x (3600s / 1h) = 113550 m/s m= 220lb x (0.4536kg/ 1lb) = 99.792kg λ= [6.626 x 10^(-34) kgm^2)/s] / [99.792kg x 113550 m/s] =5.847 x 10^-41 m (MY ANSWER) The answer in the back of the book is 7.6 x 10^-37 m 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data 2. Relevant equations 3. The attempt at a solution |
| Oct17-08, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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1m / 0.6214mi
This conversion is incorrect 1 km = 0.6241 miles. |
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