What Energy Makes a Photon’s Wavelength 10 Times That of an Electron?

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The discussion centers on determining the energy value in electron volts (eV) at which a photon’s wavelength is ten times that of an electron. The established answer is 10.3 eV. Participants emphasize the necessity of applying relevant equations to derive this result, highlighting the relationship between energy and wavelength for both photons and electrons.

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  • Understanding of photon and electron energy relationships
  • Familiarity with the de Broglie wavelength equation
  • Knowledge of Planck's equation for photon energy
  • Basic concepts of quantum mechanics
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an electron and a photon have the same energy. at what value of energy (in eV) will the wavelength of the photon be 10 times that of the electron? ( 10.3eV)

how to get the answer? anybody help please
 
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azalonely said:
an electron and a photon have the same energy. at what value of energy (in eV) will the wavelength of the photon be 10 times that of the electron? ( 10.3eV)

how to get the answer? anybody help please

What are the relevant equations? You need to show us your work before we can be of help.
 

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