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theChosen1
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I was looking for a frequency by calculating the wavelength, and I found the answer. However, I have no idea where I came up with one of the values!
my notes say:
wavelength = Planck Constant / (proton mass * velocity)
My values:
1.9078e-21 m = 6.63e-034 / (2.81e-8 * 1.236e-5)
The velocity is equal to longest wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the hydrogen atom undergoing a transition from the n = 7 level, shown in m/s. The Planck Constant is what it is.
But what was I thinking when I came up with the mass of a proton as 2.81e-8?! Here's the thing THE NUMBER WORKS. And when I came up with that one, I was like, "Okay, we'll just call that 'proton mass' for now and see what happens."
I'm sure it had something to do with charge and/or angular momentum.
Does anyone know what I was thinking?! Thanks!
my notes say:
wavelength = Planck Constant / (proton mass * velocity)
My values:
1.9078e-21 m = 6.63e-034 / (2.81e-8 * 1.236e-5)
The velocity is equal to longest wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the hydrogen atom undergoing a transition from the n = 7 level, shown in m/s. The Planck Constant is what it is.
But what was I thinking when I came up with the mass of a proton as 2.81e-8?! Here's the thing THE NUMBER WORKS. And when I came up with that one, I was like, "Okay, we'll just call that 'proton mass' for now and see what happens."
I'm sure it had something to do with charge and/or angular momentum.
Does anyone know what I was thinking?! Thanks!