Concept explainers
(a)
The magnitude of minimum frequency.
(a)
Answer to Problem 1P
The minimum frequency is
Explanation of Solution
In this case, each photon would have same energy that is the rest mass energy of the proton to conserve momentum. The kinetic energy can be neglected in this case.
Write the expression to calculate the minimum frequency.
Here, f is the minimum frequency,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the minimum frequency is
(b)
The wavelength of each photon.
(b)
Answer to Problem 1P
The wavelength of each photon is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to calculate the wavelength.
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the wavelength of each photon is
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