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1. What is the wavelength of an electron if its kinetic energy is 5 eV?

  1. 0.55 nm
  2. 12.07 nm
  3. 54 μm
  4. 6.63 nm

Correct Answer: A

2. The kinetic energy of an electron is 4 eV. What is the energy of photon which has the same wavelength to that of this electron?

  1. 5.22 × 10-25 J
  2. 6.40 × 10-19 J
  3. 3.24 × 10-16 J
  4. 1.41 × 10-6 J

Correct Answer: C

3. An electronic beam diffracts after passing through an a = 15 μm narrow gap and the diffraction pattern is observed on a fluorescent screen placed at a distance of L = 3 m from the gap. Calculate the width of central maximum if the wavelength of De Broglie wave for electrons is 0.2 nm.

  1. 80 μm
  2. 8 nm
  3. 12 μm
  4. 1.2 mm

Correct Answer: A

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