Consider two particles, γ and ζ, whose fundamental properties and velocity are identical, except that the mass of ζ is half that of γ. The de Broglie wavelength of γ is 12 units. What is the de Broglie wavelength of ζ? (A) 24 units (B) 12 units (C) 6 units (D) Cannot be determined; more information is needed.

Consider two particles, γ and ζ, whose fundamental properties and velocity are identical, except that the mass of ζ is half that of γ. The de Broglie wavelength of γ is 12 units. What is the de Broglie wavelength of ζ? (A) 24 units (B) 12 units (C) 6 units (D) Cannot be determined; more information is needed.

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Chapter4: The Particle Nature Of Matter

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