Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 27 - Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom - Problems - Page 800: 44

Answer

The proton has the shorter wavelength.

Work Step by Step

The particles are not relativistic, so $KE=\frac{p^2}{2m}$. Use equation 27–8 and form the ratio of the wavelengths. $$\lambda=\frac{h}{p}=\frac{h}{2m(KE)}$$ Form the desired ratio. The kinetic energies are equal. $$\frac{\lambda_p}{\lambda_e}=\sqrt{\frac{m_e}{m_p}}\lt 1$$ The proton has the shorter wavelength.
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