If the Momentum of a Particle Is Doubled, What Happens

question 65

Multiple Choice

If the momentum of a particle is doubled, what happens to its de Broglie wavelength?

• A) It doubles.
• B) It halves.
• C) It slightly more than doubles.
• D) It becomes slightly less than half.
• E) It decreases by a factor of 2^−1/2.

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Definitions:

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases when consumer income rises, and decreases when consumer income falls.

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of consumers increases, and vice versa.

Complementary Goods

Products or services that are typically consumed together, where the increase in demand for one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Substitute Goods

Products or services that can be used in place of each other, where the increase in the price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.