If the wave function for a free electron is given by ? = A sin kx + B cos kx, and the electron has a speed of 5.2 x 106 m/s, what is the value for k?

A)

1.9 x 10-7 m-1 m-1
B)

1.2 x 10-6 m-1
C)

7.2 x 109 m-1
D)

4.5 x 1010 m-1
E)

3.8 x 1011 m-1


D

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