Calculate the wavelength, in m, associated with a neutron with a mass of 1.675 x 10-24 g and a kinetic energy of 6.21 10-21 J (KE = 1/2mv²) Express your answer in scientific notation rounded to three significant figures.

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### Problem Statement
**Calculate the wavelength, in meters, associated with a neutron with a mass of 1.675 x 10^-24 grams and a kinetic energy of 6.21 x 10^-21 Joules.**

**Formula:**
\( \text{KE} = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \)

**Instructions:**
Express your answer in scientific notation rounded to three significant figures.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement **Calculate the wavelength, in meters, associated with a neutron with a mass of 1.675 x 10^-24 grams and a kinetic energy of 6.21 x 10^-21 Joules.** **Formula:** \( \text{KE} = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \) **Instructions:** Express your answer in scientific notation rounded to three significant figures.
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