Question: = h p = h m v , y m = m L d , m = 0 , 1 , 2 , 3 ,

=hp=hmv,ym=mLd,m=0,1,2,3,dots
De Broglic wavelength for a moving particle
Positions of bright fringes for
double-slit interference at screen distance L.
A beam of electrons, and then a beam of protons, are shot through a double slit with a very small slit spacing such they make similar interference patterns. Which is true?
A. The electrons must be traveling slower.
B. The protons must be traveling slower.
C. Only electrons can make an interference pattern on a screen.
D. Neither makes an interference pattern.
= h p = h m v , y m = m L d , m = 0 , 1 , 2 , 3 ,

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