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A particle 'P' is formed due to a completely inelastic collision of particles 'x' and 'y' having de-Broglie wavelengths 'λx' and 'λy' respectively. If x and y were moving in opposite directions, then the de-Broglie wavelength of 'P' is:
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Options:
  • A λx-λy
  • B λxλyλx+λy
  • C λxλyλx-λy
  • D λx+λy
Solution:
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The correct answer is: λxλyλx-λy
hλ=hλx-hλy
1λ=1λx-1λy
λ=λxλyλx-λy

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