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2,501
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1408 J, W = -621.2 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1408 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -621.2 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 2029 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,502
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = -453 J, W = -25.19 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = -453 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -25.19 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = -427.8 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,503
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 578.1 J, W = -485.8 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 578.1 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -485.8 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1064 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,504
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = -418 J, W = 255.7 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = -418 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 255.7 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = -673.7 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,505
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 982.9 J, W = -49.47 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 982.9 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -49.47 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1032 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,506
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1771 J, W = -730.7 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1771 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -730.7 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 2502 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,507
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 254.1 J, W = -783.6 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 254.1 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -783.6 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1038 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,508
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = -258.7 J, W = -601.9 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = -258.7 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -601.9 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 343.2 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,509
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1004 J, W = 140.2 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1004 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 140.2 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 864.3 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,510
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 0.06107 J, W = 273 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 0.06107 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 273 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = -272.9 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,511
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = -426.9 J, W = -567.1 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = -426.9 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -567.1 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 140.3 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,512
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1365 J, W = -356.2 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1365 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -356.2 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1722 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,513
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 949.4 J, W = -236.5 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 949.4 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -236.5 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1186 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,514
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1638 J, W = 449.3 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1638 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 449.3 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1189 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,515
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1032 J, W = 7.855 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1032 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 7.855 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1025 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,516
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = -329.2 J, W = 511.3 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = -329.2 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 511.3 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = -840.5 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,517
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1408 J, W = 46.14 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1408 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 46.14 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1362 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,518
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1290 J, W = 742.8 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1290 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 742.8 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 546.7 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,519
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = -70.57 J, W = 406.4 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = -70.57 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 406.4 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = -477 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,520
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = -489.2 J, W = 360.6 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = -489.2 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 360.6 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = -849.7 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,521
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1811 J, W = 672.8 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1811 J with its surroundings and performs work W = 672.8 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1138 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,522
physics
thermodynamics
first_law
6
worked_example
First law of thermodynamics: Q = 1628 J, W = -40.46 J
A thermodynamic system exchanges heat Q = 1628 J with its surroundings and performs work W = -40.46 J. By the first law, the change in internal energy is ΔU = Q − W = 1669 J. The first law is a statement of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems; internal energy is a state function.
ΔU = Q - W
mechanical_energy
Apply the first law of thermodynamics to compute the change in internal energy.
2,523
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.6934 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.6934 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 1.851 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 2.569 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.388. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,524
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.6725 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.6725 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 1.073 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 1.45 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.351. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,525
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.8095 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.8095 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 9.813 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 16.72 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.703. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,526
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4605 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4605 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 5.143 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 5.793 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.127. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,527
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4464 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4464 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 7.614 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 8.509 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.118. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,528
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.3671 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.3671 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 4.659 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 5.009 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.075. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,529
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.5418 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.5418 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 4.958 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 5.899 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.19. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,530
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4071 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4071 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 2.883 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 3.156 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.095. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,531
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.7138 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.7138 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 0.8225 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 1.174 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.428. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,532
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.5197 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.5197 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 3.848 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 4.504 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.17. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,533
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4884 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4884 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 7.362 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 8.436 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.146. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,534
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.684 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.684 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 8.411 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 11.53 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.371. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,535
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.292 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.292 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 4.073 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 4.258 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.046. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,536
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.9372 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.9372 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 4.28 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 12.27 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 2.867. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,537
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.8283 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.8283 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 8.948 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 15.97 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.785. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,538
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.7821 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.7821 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 9.391 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 15.07 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.605. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,539
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4123 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4123 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 0.1279 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 0.1403 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.098. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,540
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.673 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.673 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 6.721 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 9.087 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.352. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,541
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4369 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4369 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 5.227 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 5.811 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.112. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,542
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.675 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.675 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 1.192 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 1.616 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.355. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,543
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4356 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4356 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 6.95 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 7.721 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.111. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,544
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.9309 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.9309 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 7.414 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 20.3 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 2.738. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,545
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.8586 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.8586 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 1.687 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 3.291 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.95. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,546
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4092 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4092 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 1.991 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 2.182 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.096. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,547
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.2702 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.2702 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 8.44 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 8.766 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.039. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,548
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4436 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4436 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 2.329 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 2.598 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.116. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,549
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.461 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.461 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 4.991 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 5.624 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.127. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,550
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.7501 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.7501 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 7.66 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 11.58 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.512. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,551
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.6046 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.6046 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 7.563 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 9.495 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.255. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,552
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.7808 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.7808 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 9.432 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 15.1 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.601. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,553
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4027 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4027 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 6.667 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 7.283 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.092. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,554
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.9076 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.9076 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 9.875 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 23.52 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 2.382. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,555
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.5347 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.5347 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 1.474 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 1.744 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.183. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,556
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.4864 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.4864 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 1.222 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 1.399 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.145. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,557
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.5159 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.5159 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 2.308 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 2.695 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.167. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,558
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.901 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.901 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 0.2972 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 0.6853 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 2.306. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,559
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.7271 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.7271 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 8.303 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 12.09 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.457. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,560
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.5234 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.5234 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 0.2675 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 0.3139 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.174. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,561
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.2522 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.2522 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 6.046 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 6.248 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.033. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,562
physics
relativity
time_dilation
8
worked_example
Time dilation at v = 0.3779 c
A clock moving at velocity v = 0.3779 c relative to an inertial observer measures a proper time interval Δτ = 3.028 s. The observer measures a dilated interval Δt = γ Δτ = 3.27 s, where γ = 1 / sqrt(1 − v²/c²) = 1.08. Time dilation is a direct consequence of the invariance of the spacetime interval.
Δt = γ Δτ; γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²)
classical kinematics
Calculate the time-dilation factor and the dilated time interval.
2,563
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 6.2324e-26 kg, speed 7.6020e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 6.2324e-26 kg moving at speed 7.6020e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.3985e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,564
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 6.6108e-26 kg, speed 5.2000e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 6.6108e-26 kg moving at speed 5.2000e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.9275e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,565
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 4.9219e-26 kg, speed 4.6608e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 4.9219e-26 kg moving at speed 4.6608e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.8885e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,566
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 2.9357e-26 kg, speed 4.9795e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 2.9357e-26 kg moving at speed 4.9795e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 4.5327e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,567
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 5.0480e-26 kg, speed 5.4248e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 5.0480e-26 kg moving at speed 5.4248e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.4196e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,568
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 8.0948e-26 kg, speed 5.4057e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 8.0948e-26 kg moving at speed 5.4057e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.5142e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,569
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 1.7680e-27 kg, speed 7.6399e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 1.7680e-27 kg moving at speed 7.6399e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 4.9055e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,570
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 9.9071e-26 kg, speed 8.8014e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 9.9071e-26 kg moving at speed 8.8014e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 7.5990e-16 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,571
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 1.1914e-26 kg, speed 4.5017e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 1.1914e-26 kg moving at speed 4.5017e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.2354e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,572
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 8.5288e-26 kg, speed 4.4261e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 8.5288e-26 kg moving at speed 4.4261e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.7553e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,573
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 3.5991e-27 kg, speed 1.7695e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 3.5991e-27 kg moving at speed 1.7695e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.0404e-13 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,574
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 6.5941e-26 kg, speed 7.7940e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 6.5941e-26 kg moving at speed 7.7940e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.2892e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,575
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 8.8470e-26 kg, speed 1.6423e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 8.8470e-26 kg moving at speed 1.6423e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 4.5605e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,576
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 4.3069e-26 kg, speed 3.1253e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 4.3069e-26 kg moving at speed 3.1253e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 4.9227e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,577
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 3.8909e-26 kg, speed 7.6403e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 3.8909e-26 kg moving at speed 7.6403e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.2289e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,578
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 5.6886e-26 kg, speed 4.9060e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 5.6886e-26 kg moving at speed 4.9060e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.3742e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,579
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 5.5379e-26 kg, speed 5.3944e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 5.5379e-26 kg moving at speed 5.3944e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.2180e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,580
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 4.6982e-26 kg, speed 5.6230e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 4.6982e-26 kg moving at speed 5.6230e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.5082e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,581
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 1.5632e-26 kg, speed 5.5832e+05 m/s
A free particle of mass 1.5632e-26 kg moving at speed 5.5832e+05 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 7.5921e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,582
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 2.6340e-26 kg, speed 5.9109e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 2.6340e-26 kg moving at speed 5.9109e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 4.2559e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,583
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 3.7780e-26 kg, speed 6.7652e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 3.7780e-26 kg moving at speed 6.7652e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.5924e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,584
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 7.6647e-26 kg, speed 2.8451e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 7.6647e-26 kg moving at speed 2.8451e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 3.0385e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,585
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 6.1433e-27 kg, speed 5.9050e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 6.1433e-27 kg moving at speed 5.9050e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.8265e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,586
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 1.2821e-26 kg, speed 3.6647e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 1.2821e-26 kg moving at speed 3.6647e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.4103e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,587
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 8.0956e-26 kg, speed 5.8401e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 8.0956e-26 kg moving at speed 5.8401e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.4015e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,588
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 7.6520e-26 kg, speed 6.2519e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 7.6520e-26 kg moving at speed 6.2519e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.3851e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,589
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 3.8058e-26 kg, speed 4.2821e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 3.8058e-26 kg moving at speed 4.2821e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 4.0659e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,590
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 9.9195e-26 kg, speed 4.1199e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 9.9195e-26 kg moving at speed 4.1199e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.6214e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,591
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 5.6459e-27 kg, speed 2.4430e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 5.6459e-27 kg moving at speed 2.4430e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 4.8039e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,592
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 2.3463e-26 kg, speed 3.1217e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 2.3463e-26 kg moving at speed 3.1217e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 9.0466e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,593
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 8.4951e-27 kg, speed 6.8802e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 8.4951e-27 kg moving at speed 6.8802e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 1.1337e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,594
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 8.6894e-26 kg, speed 1.1456e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 8.6894e-26 kg moving at speed 1.1456e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 6.6563e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,595
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 1.6979e-26 kg, speed 5.3846e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 1.6979e-26 kg moving at speed 5.3846e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 7.2476e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,596
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 3.7387e-27 kg, speed 6.5780e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 3.7387e-27 kg moving at speed 6.5780e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 2.6942e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,597
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 4.2248e-26 kg, speed 5.1481e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 4.2248e-26 kg moving at speed 5.1481e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 3.0465e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,598
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 4.2118e-26 kg, speed 2.0500e+05 m/s
A free particle of mass 4.2118e-26 kg moving at speed 2.0500e+05 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 7.6742e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
2,599
physics
quantum
de_broglie
7
worked_example
de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 4.6971e-26 kg, speed 2.2334e+05 m/s
A free particle of mass 4.6971e-26 kg moving at speed 2.2334e+05 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 6.3163e-14 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.
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de Broglie wavelength of particle mass 3.1652e-26 kg, speed 5.7040e+06 m/s
A free particle of mass 3.1652e-26 kg moving at speed 5.7040e+06 m/s has de Broglie wavelength λ = h / p = h / (m v) = 3.6701e-15 m, where h is Planck's constant. This relation underlies the wave-particle duality of matter and is confirmed by electron diffraction experiments.
λ = h / p
wave_speed; classical momentum
Compute the de Broglie wavelength of a massive particle.