4. An electron is accelerated into a cathode plate with a potential difference of 100,000 V. a) What is the shortest wavelength of electromagnetic energy that can be produced? b) What is the non-relativistic speed (m/s) of the electron the instant before the collision? c) What is the wavelength of the electron at its highest speed?

4. An electron is accelerated into a cathode plate with a potential difference of 100,000 V. a) What is the shortest wavelength of electromagnetic energy that can be produced? b) What is the non-relativistic speed (m/s) of the electron the instant before the collision? c) What is the wavelength of the electron at its highest speed?

University Physics Volume 3

17th Edition

ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Chapter6: Photons And Matter Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 132AP: Photoelectrons are ejected from a photo electrode and are detected at a distance of 2.50 cm away...

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