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An α - particle and a proton are accelerated from rest by the same potential, then the ratio of their de-Broglie wavelengths is ________
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 22:1
  • B 1:22
  • C 1:2
  • D 2:1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1:22

Recall the formula of de-Broglie wavelength,

λ=hp, where h & p are Planck's constant and momentum of a particle, here,

mα=4mp & p=2mqV where V is the potential applied and q is charged in particle, 

so the ration fo de-Broglie wavelength,

λαλp=h2mαqVh2mpqV=h2×4×mp×2×e×Vh2×mp×e×V=122

 

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