Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
An electron and a proton each move at . Find the de Broglie wavelength of each, and say how many times longer one is than the other. Use and .
De Broglie: . Heisenberg: . Both matter only for very small particles such as electrons, and together they rule out a fixed path.
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Electron. .
Step 2. Proton. .
Step 3. Ratio. : the electron's wavelength is times longer.
Answer: and ; a ratio of .
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