Question

Consider electrons of kinetic energy 6.0 eV and 600 keV. For each electron, find the de Broglie wavelength, particle speed, phase velocity (speed), and group velocity (speed). Comment on the relationship between particle velocity, phase velocity and group velocity.

Answer 1

Answer:

For 6.0 eV

0.5 nm, 1.45*10^6 m/s, 6.17*10^10 m/s, 1.45*10^6 m/s

For 600 eV

1.26*10^-3 nm, 2.66*10^8 m/s, 3.37*10^8 m/s, 2.66*10^8 m/s

Explanation:

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