University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - Quantum Mechanics I: Wave Functions - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1353: Q40.1

Answer

The wavelengths are so small as to be negligible.

Work Step by Step

For a moving macroscopic object such as a baseball or car, the de Broglie wavelengths are more than 20 orders of magnitude smaller than the size of atoms. Therefore, the wave nature of these objects can be neglected with no consequences. Newtonian mechanics is completely sufficient to describe the motion of baseballs and cars.
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