A nonrelativistic electron and a nonrelativistic proton have the same de Broglie wavelength. Which of the following statements about these particles are accurate? (There may be more than one correct choice.)
A) Both particles have the same speed.
B) Both particles have the same kinetic energy.
C) Both particles have the same momentum.
D) The electron has more kinetic energy than the proton.
E) The electron has more momentum than the proton.
Answer: C, D
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