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through how many volts of potential difference must an electron be accelerated to achieve a wavelength of 0.27 nm?

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Answer: 1120673.9 volts

Step-by-step explanation:

The de Broglie wavelength of an electron is given by the equation λ = h / (mv), where h is the Planck constant, m is the mass of the electron, and v is its velocity.

The kinetic energy of an electron can be calculated from the potential difference it is accelerated through, using the equation KE = qV, where q is the charge of the electron and V is the potential difference.

Setting these two equations equal to each other, we get λ = h / (mv) = h / √(2mKE).

Solving for V, we get V = KE / q = (h^2 / 2mq) / λ^2.

Substituting the given values, we get V = (6.626 x 10^-34 J.s)^2 / (2 x 9.109 x 10^-31 kg x 1.602 x 10^-19 C x (0.27 x 10^-9 m)^2)

Thus, V = 1120673.9 volts (approx).

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