So do I need to factor in mc^2 too?dextercioby said:E=pc holds only for massless particles. You have obtained that massless particles propagate at the speed of light. But that is obvious.
Yes. This will get you started: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/quantum/debrog2.html#c2Isaac0427 said:So do I need to factor in mc^2 too?
Thanks.Nugatory said:Yes. This will get you started: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/quantum/debrog2.html#c2
If you are getting a negative value for wavelength, it is likely that you made a mistake in your calculations. Double check your formula and make sure you are using the correct units for all variables.
The formula for solving for wavelength is: wavelength = speed of light / frequency. Make sure you are using the correct values for speed of light and frequency, and that they are in the correct units.
There could be a few reasons for this. Double check that you are using the same values for speed of light and frequency, and that you are using the correct units. It is also possible that you made a mistake in your calculations, so be sure to check your work.
No, it is important to use the correct units for speed of light and frequency in the wavelength formula. The speed of light should be in meters per second and frequency should be in hertz (Hz).
Wavelength is a measure of the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave. In the electromagnetic spectrum, shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energy radiation such as gamma rays and X-rays, while longer wavelengths correspond to lower energy radiation such as radio waves and microwaves.