Physics

Physics

Problem

An α\alpha-particle (mass 6.64×10−27 kg6.64\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg}) is required to have a de Broglie wavelength equal to the nuclear diameter 1.0×10−14 m1.0\times10^{-14}\,\text{m}. a. (i) Determine the speed the particle must possess. Take h=6.626×10−34 J sh = 6.626\times10^{-34}\,\text{J s}. b. (ii) Comment briefly on the feasibility of observing diffraction of such α\alpha-particles by a nucleus.

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