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An electron is moving with an initial velocity \( \vec{V}=V_{0} \hat{i} \) and is in a uniform magnetic field
\( \vec{B}=B_{0} \hat{j} \). Then its de Broglie wavelength
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Options:
  • A decreases with time
  • B remains constant
  • C increase and decreases periodically
  • D increases with time
Solution:
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The correct answer is: remains constant
(B)
de-Broglie wavelength \( \lambda=\frac{h}{m v} \)
Electron is entering perpendicular to magnetic field. It moves in a circular path. But its speed remains same. Therefore
de Broglie wavelength also remains constant.

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