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A particle 'A' has a de-Broglie wavelength \( 1 Å \). If the particle B has mass \( 25 \% \) of that of A and velocity \( 75 \% \) of that of A, calculate the approximate de-Broglie wavelength of B.
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Options:
  • A 1. \( 6 Å \)
  • B 5. \( 3 Å \)
  • C 3. \( 5 Å \)
  • D \( 5.9 Å \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 5. \( 3 Å \)
λA=hmAvA=1 Å . ...........(i)
mB=0.25mA,vB=0.75vA
λB=h0.25mA×0.75vA ............(ii)
Dividing (i) by (ii)
λAλB=0.25×0.751
Or λB=λA0.1875=10.1875=5.33 A.

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