When a certain beam of neutrons has kinetic energy

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Particles and radiation · Particles and radiation

Problem

When a certain beam of neutrons has kinetic energy 36 eV36\,\text{eV}, the de Broglie wavelength read from a plotted curve is 0.20 nm0.20\,\text{nm}. Using the same curve, what wavelength should be expected when the kinetic energy is increased to 144 eV144\,\text{eV}? (a) 0.15 nm0.15\,\text{nm} (b) 0.05 nm0.05\,\text{nm} (c) 0.10 nm0.10\,\text{nm} (d) 0.40 nm0.40\,\text{nm}

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