JEE MainPhysicsDual Nature of RadiationMCQ+4 / −1
An -particle, a proton and an electron have the same kinetic energy. Which one of the following is correct in case of their de-Broglie wavelength:
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
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For a particle, the de-Broglie wavelength is where is Planck's constant and is momentum.
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Since all three particles have the same kinetic energy , use the non-relativistic relation: So,
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Substitute into de-Broglie relation: Since and are same for all three particles, Thus, smaller mass means larger wavelength.
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Compare masses:
- Electron has the smallest mass.
- Proton is much heavier than electron.
- -particle has mass about times the proton mass, so it is the heaviest.
Therefore, Hence,
- Check options:
- A: ❌
- B: ❌
- C: ❌
- D: ✅
So the correct option is D.
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