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An α -particle moves in a circular path of radius 1 cm in a uniform magnetic field of 0.125 T. The de Broglie wavelength associated with the α -particle is
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 1.65×10-12 m
  • B 3.3×10-12 m
  • C 4.95×10-12 m
  • D 6.6×10-12 m
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1.65×10-12 m

The expression for the circular path in a uniform magnetic
fields is,

R=mvqB

mv=qRB

We know that de-Broglie wavelength of a charged particle is given by,

λ=hmv

Substitute the expression in the above equation.

λ=hRqαB
λ=h(+2e)BR
λ=6.6×10-342×1.6×10-19×0.125×1×10-2=1.65×10-12 m

 

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