The de Broglie wavelength of a particle is given by ________.
A)h + mv
B)hmv
C)h/mv
D)mv/c
E)mv

Name: The de Broglie wavelength of a particle is given by ________. A)h + mv B)hmv C)h/mv D)mv/c E)mv
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The de Broglie wavelength (λ) of a particle is given by Planck's constant (h) divided by the momentum (p) of the particle, which is equal to mass (m) times velocity (v). So, λ = h/p = h/(mv), which is equivalent to choice C.

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