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Grade 10Physical Chemistry

An electron beam can undergo diffraction by crystals. Through what potential should a beam of electrons be accelerated so that its wavelength becomes equal to 1.54 A.

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14 Years agoGrade 10
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer14 Years ago

WAVELENGTH=1.226*10-9 /√POTENTIAL              [DE BROGLIE]

THEREFORE POTENTIAL=65V (APPROX.)