Calculate Energy of Neutron Wavelength 0.1nm

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Homework Statement



Calculate the energy of a neutron wavelength 0.1nm


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let L = lambda

So i just use E = hv/L

L = hv/E

But how do i write v in terms of E? isn't E the total energy rather than just kinetic...
 
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Or can i use lambda = h/p, work out the KE, then add on the rest energy?