An electron has the same momentum as the much more massive Helium nucleus. What is the relationship between their de Broglie wavelengths? a) The electron wavelength is longer   b) The electron wavelength is shorter   c) The electron wavelength is the same as that of the Helium nucleus   d) None of the other responses are correct.

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An electron has the same momentum as the much more massive Helium nucleus. What is the relationship between their de Broglie wavelengths?

a) The electron wavelength is longer

 

b) The electron wavelength is shorter

 

c) The electron wavelength is the same as that of the Helium nucleus

 

d) None of the other responses are correct.

 

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