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### Photon Wavelength Question

A photon has a wavelength of 50 nm. What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron that has the same momentum as this photon?

- [ ] 0.25 nm
- [ ] 150 nm
- [ ] 50 nm
- [ ] 2.0 nm
- [ ] Not enough information given

**Explanation:**
To solve this problem, one should understand that the de Broglie wavelength can be computed using the relationship between a particle's momentum and its wavelength. For a photon, the wavelength (\(\lambda\)) is related to momentum (\(p\)) via the equation \( \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \), where \(h\) is Planck's constant.

For electrons, the de Broglie wavelength also follows \( \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \). Given that the photon and the electron have the same momentum in this problem, we can directly compare their wavelengths.

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Transcribed Image Text:### Photon Wavelength Question A photon has a wavelength of 50 nm. What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron that has the same momentum as this photon? - [ ] 0.25 nm - [ ] 150 nm - [ ] 50 nm - [ ] 2.0 nm - [ ] Not enough information given **Explanation:** To solve this problem, one should understand that the de Broglie wavelength can be computed using the relationship between a particle's momentum and its wavelength. For a photon, the wavelength (\(\lambda\)) is related to momentum (\(p\)) via the equation \( \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \), where \(h\) is Planck's constant. For electrons, the de Broglie wavelength also follows \( \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \). Given that the photon and the electron have the same momentum in this problem, we can directly compare their wavelengths. No diagrams or graphs are included with this question.
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