Doublie slit w/ electron problem

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The problem involves a Young's double-slit experiment using electrons, focusing on calculating the wavelength and momentum based on given parameters such as slit separation and angle of the first-order bright fringe.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the formula for wavelength using the given slit separation and angle but expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their results. Some participants question the accuracy of the angle provided.

Discussion Status

The discussion reflects an initial attempt to solve the problem, followed by a clarification from the original poster regarding a potential error in the angle provided by the teacher. There is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the calculations, but a resolution appears to have been reached by the original poster.

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Participants note the importance of sharing final results for better feedback and verification of the solution process.

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Homework Statement



In a Young’s double-sit experiment performed with electrons, the two slits are
separated by a distance of 2.0 x 10^-6m. The first-order bright fringes are located
on the observation screen at an angle of 1.6 x 10^-4 degrees. Find the wavelength
and momentum of the electrons.

Homework Equations



lamda = dsinx/n ?



The Attempt at a Solution



So i think electrons display the same properties as light when fired through the doublie slit thingy, thus I just subed 2E-6m for d and 1.6E-4 degree for x and used

lamda = dsinx

Answers not right though...and I really don't know where to continue from here.
 
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come on someone help me please D:
 
What results did you get?

ehild
 
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OK nevermind, what I did was right, the teacher made type and give wrong angle, thank you anywayz
 
Glad it worked out.

FYI, in the future I recommend posting any final result you calculate. Otherwise people have no way of knowing if you did it correctly all the way through to the end.
 

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