Protons can be accelerated to speeds near that of light in particle accelerators. Estimate the wavelength (in nm) of such a proton moving at 3.5 × 108 m (mass of a proton = 1.673x10-27 kg). Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits. Note: Reference the Fundamental constants table for additional information. 0₁ nm 0.2 X

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Protons can be accelerated to speeds near that of light in particle accelerators. Estimate the wavelength (in nm) of such a proton moving at 3.5 × 108
-27
kg). Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.
Note: Reference the Fundamental constants table for additional information.
(mass of a proton = 1.673 × 10
D
nm
.
X
S
R
Transcribed Image Text:Protons can be accelerated to speeds near that of light in particle accelerators. Estimate the wavelength (in nm) of such a proton moving at 3.5 × 108 -27 kg). Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits. Note: Reference the Fundamental constants table for additional information. (mass of a proton = 1.673 × 10 D nm . X S R
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