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Macroscopic Object (5 min)

Is the de Broglie wave length of large, macroscopic objects very small or very large? Calculate the de Broglie wave length of a $ 70$ kg mass point moving at a constant speed of $ 5$ km/h. Compare it to typical `macroscopic' sizes of cars, chairs etc.



Tobias Brandes 2004-02-04