A Proton and an Electron Are Both Accelerated to the Same

question 44

Multiple Choice

A proton and an electron are both accelerated to the same final kinetic energy. If λ_p is the de Broglie wavelength of the proton and λ_e is the de Broglie wavelength of the electron, then

• A) λ_p > λ_e.
• B) λ_p = λ_e.
• C) λ_p < λ_e.
• D) Not enough data to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Nonaromatic

Refers to organic compounds that do not fulfill the criteria for aromaticity, lacking a conjugated system of pi electrons.

Phenanthrene

A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon made up of three fused benzene rings, found in coal tar and crude oil.

Carbon Tetrachloride

A colorless liquid with the formula CCl4, historically used as a cleaning agent, fire extinguisher, and refrigerant, now recognized as a carcinogen.

Pyridine

A basic heterocyclic organic compound with the formula C5H5N, featuring a ring structure similar to benzene but with one methine group (\(CH\)) replaced by a nitrogen atom.