Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
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ISBN: 9781305401969
Author: SERWAY, Raymond A.; Jewett, John W.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 41, Problem 43AP

(a)

To determine

The wavelength of the particle.

(b)

To determine

The momentum of the particle.

(c)

To determine

The ground-state energy of the particle.

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