How to find the wavelength of a particle with mass?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the deBroglie wavelength of an electron with a specified speed of 2.2x10^6 m/s. The user correctly identifies the momentum formula, P=MV, and calculates the momentum as 2x10^-24 kg·m/s. They then apply the deBroglie wavelength formula, λ = h/p, resulting in a wavelength of approximately 3.33x10^-10 meters. The method used for the calculation is validated by other participants, confirming its accuracy. Overall, the approach to finding the wavelength of a particle with mass is deemed correct.
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Does the following question ask what my title says? I study pack says "How to find the wavelength of a particle with mass?" So, is the following question good?

Question: What is the deBroglie wavelength of an electrion with a speed of 2.2x10^6 m/s

Answer I got: First, calculate the momentum, P=MV
(9.11x10^-31)(2.2x10^6m/s) = 2x10^-24

So... Wavelength = h/p = 6.62x10^34/2x10^-24

= 3.33x10^-10

Is this correct guys? Thanks!



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nukeman said:

Homework Statement



Does the following question ask what my title says? I study pack says "How to find the wavelength of a particle with mass?" So, is the following question good?

Question: What is the deBroglie wavelength of an electrion with a speed of 2.2x10^6 m/s

Answer I got: First, calculate the momentum, P=MV
(9.11x10^-31)(2.2x10^6m/s) = 2x10^-24

So... Wavelength = h/p = 6.62x10^34/2x10^-24

= 3.33x10^-10

Is this correct guys? Thanks!



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The method is good - I assume you calculated correctly at each step. That answer is certainly a typical size.
 
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