Chapter 5, Problem 5.9P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The de Broglie wavelength for 1150 kg small car with velocity 55.0 mi/h needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Electromagnetic radiation can be defined as the waves of the electromagnetic field which can propagate through space and carries electromagnetic radiant energy. Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays are some common examples of electromagnetic radiation. The dual nature of electromagnetic radiation can be explained with the help of de-Broglie relation that purposed the relation between wavelength and mass of the photon. The mathematical expression for this relation is:

$\begin{array}{l}\text{λ = }\frac{\text{h}}{\text{m x v}}\hfill \\ \text{Here:}\hfill \\ \text{v = velocity}\hfill \\ \text{h = Planck’s constant}\hfill \\ \text{m = mass}\hfill \\ \text{λ= wavelength}\hfill \end{array}$