A single beam of electrons shines on a single slit of width 8.7nm. A diffraction pattern (of electrons!) is formed on a screen that is 3.9m away from the slit. The distance between the central bright spot and the first minimum is 5.7cm. What is the kinetic energy (keV, i.e. kilo electron-Volts) of the electrons? Make use of the small angle approximation.

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A single beam of electrons shines on a single slit of width 8.7nm. A diffraction pattern (of electrons!) is formed on a screen that is 3.9m away from the slit. The distance between the central bright spot and the first minimum is 5.7cm.

What is the kinetic energy (keV, i.e. kilo electron-Volts) of the electrons?

Make use of the small angle approximation.

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