The discussion focuses on calculating the de Broglie wavelength for a 6.0 eV electron and the wavelength of a 6.0 eV photon. The relevant equations include λ = h/p for de Broglie wavelength and λ = c/f for photon wavelength, where h is Planck's constant, p is momentum, c is the speed of light, and f is frequency. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the relationship between energy and wavelength, specifically using the equation f = E/h to find frequency from energy. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on the velocity of the electron when applying the de Broglie equation.
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MrDMD83 said:what about the velocity?