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Calculate the ratio of wavelength for an α particle and proton accelerated through same potential difference.
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Options:
  • A 12
  • B 12
  • C 122
  • D 22
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The correct answer is: 122
Using de Broglie equation λ=h2qmV

λ= wavelength, q = charge, m = mass, V = Potential and h = Plank constant

λa=h2qamaV λp=h2qpmpV

ma=4mp,qa=2qp

λaλp=qpmpqama=12.14=18

λaλp=122

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