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In an electron microscope, the resolution that can be achieved is of the order of the wavelength of electrons used. To resolve a width of \(7.5\times10^{-12}\) m, the minimum electron energy required is close to -

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Take \(\lambda = 7.5\times10^{-12}\) m and use \(\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}}\) to find the kinetic energy.
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Solution and Explanation

\(\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}}\), so \(K = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2}\).
\(K = \frac{(6.63\times10^{-34})^2}{2(9.1\times10^{-31})(7.5\times10^{-12})^2} = \frac{4.40\times10^{-67}}{1.02\times10^{-52}} \approx 4.3\times10^{-15}\) J.
In eV: \(\frac{4.3\times10^{-15}}{1.6\times10^{-19}} \approx 2.7\times10^{4}\) eV \(\approx 27\) keV, closest to 25 keV.
Answer: (1) 25 keV
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