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What is the wavelength, in meters, of an alpha particle with a kinetic energy of 8.00•10^(-13)...

What is the wavelength, in meters, of an alpha particle with a kinetic energy of 8.00•10^(-13) J? (Mass of an alpha particle= 4.100150 AMU. 1 AMU = 1.67•10^(-27) kg)
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Note:- 1 J = kgm^2/s^2

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