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If proton and α - particle are accelerated by the same potential V. Then, the ratio of their wavelengths λP:λα  would be
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Options:
  • A 22:1
  • B 1  :  2 2
  • C 2 : 1
     
  • D 1 : 2
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The correct answer is: 22:1
KE of proton and alpha-particle shall be 1 eV and 2 eV respectively.

Now, momentum, p = 2 mKE

∴ The momentum of proton is pP=2mp×eV

∴ The momentum of α-particle whose mass

m α = 4 m P  is

pα=8mp×2eV=16mpeV

∴ Now, λ = h p             [de-Broglie relation]

λpλα=pαpp=16mpeV2mpeV=22:1
 

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