The de Broglie wavelength of a ________ will have the shortest wavelength when traveling at 30 cm/s.
A)marble
B)car
C)planet
D)uranium atom
E)hydrogen atom

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The de Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the momentum of an object. A planet has the largest mass among the options, resulting in the highest momentum and thus the shortest wavelength at the same speed.

The De Broglie Wavelength of a ________ Will Have the Shortest