Concept explainers
(a) To Determine:
The wavelength of the proton.
Answer to Problem 31P
Solution:
The wavelength of the proton is .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of the proton:
Value of plank’s constant:
Formula Used:
Calculation:
By using the formula,
We can find the Compton wavelength for proton
(b) To Determine:
The wavelength of the proton.
Answer to Problem 31P
Solution:
The wavelength of the proton is .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of the proton:
Speed of the light:
Value of plank’s constant:
Formula Used:
Calculation:
By using the formula,
We can find the Compton wavelength for proton
(c) To Determine:
Validate that the photon’s energy is equal to the rest energy of the particle.
Answer to Problem 31P
Solution:
If photon’s wavelength is equal to the Compton wavelength of a particle, then the photon’s energy is equal to the rest energy of the particle that is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Photon’s wavelength is equal to the Compton wavelength of a particle
Formula Used:
Calculation:
We know that
Where is the mass of the particle.
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