To resolve an object in an electron microscope, the electrons' wavelength must be close to the diameter of the object. What kinetic energy must the electrons have in order to resolve a protein molecule that is 8.10 nm in diameter? Take the mass of an electron to be 9.11 ×× 1031 kg.
Compton effect
The incoming photons' energy must be in the range of an X-ray frequency to generate the Compton effect. The electron does not lose enough energy that reduces the wavelength of scattered photons towards the visible spectrum. As a result, with visible lights, the Compton effect is missing.
Recoil Velocity
The amount of backward thrust or force experienced by a person when he/she shoots a gun in the forward direction is called recoil velocity. This phenomenon always follows the law of conservation of linear momentum.
To resolve an object in an electron microscope, the electrons' wavelength must be close to the diameter of the object. What kinetic energy must the electrons have in order to resolve a protein molecule that is 8.10 nm in diameter? Take the mass of an electron to be 9.11 ×× 1031 kg.
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