Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - One-Dimensional Quantum Mechanics - Conceptual Questions - Page 1174: 1

Answer

Particle $c$ is moving most slowly.

Work Step by Step

We can write an expression for the velocity: $v = \frac{h}{m~\lambda}$ As $\lambda$ increases, the velocity decreases. Since particle $c$ has the longest wavelength, then particle $c$ is moving most slowly.
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