The resolving power of a microscope is proportional to the wavelength used. A resolution of 1.0 x 1011 m (0.010 nm) would be required in order to "see" an atom. (a) If electrons were used (electron microscope), what minimum kinetic energy would be required for the electrons? V kev (classically) V kev (relativistically) 15 15 (b) If photons were used, what minimum photon energy would be needed to obtain 1.0 x 10-11 m resolution? 1.2e5 Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. kev

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The resolving power of a microscope is proportional to the wavelength used. A resolution of 1.0 x 1011 m (0.010 nm) would be required in order to "see" an atom.
(a) If electrons were used (electron microscope), what minimum kinetic energy would be required for the electrons?
15
kev (classically)
15
kev (relativistically)
(b) If photons were used, what minimum photon energy would be needed to obtain 1.0 x 10-11 m resolution?
1.2e5
Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. kev
Transcribed Image Text:The resolving power of a microscope is proportional to the wavelength used. A resolution of 1.0 x 1011 m (0.010 nm) would be required in order to "see" an atom. (a) If electrons were used (electron microscope), what minimum kinetic energy would be required for the electrons? 15 kev (classically) 15 kev (relativistically) (b) If photons were used, what minimum photon energy would be needed to obtain 1.0 x 10-11 m resolution? 1.2e5 Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. kev
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