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A nucleus of mass M at rest splits into two parts having masses M'3 and 2M'3M'<M. The ratio of de Broglie wavelength of two parts will be
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (26 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 1:2
  • B 2:1
  • C 1:1
  • D 2:3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1:1

Since the initial momentum of the system is zero. To keep the final momentum zero, the momentum of both parts should be equal and opposite in direction.

P1=P2

Here P is momentum

De-Broglie wavelength is given by λ=hP

Hence, both will have same de Broglie wavelength.

Therefore, λ1:λ2=1:1.

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