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If the de-Broglie wavelength is λ0 for protons accelerated through 100 V, then the de-Broglie wavelength for alpha particles accelerated through the same voltage will be
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Options:
  • A λ0
  • B λ02
  • C λ022
  • D none of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: λ022
De-Broglie wavelength is λ=h2mK=h2mqV

Therefore, de-Broglie wavelength for protons.

λ0=h2mpeV0

and de-Broglie wavelength for alpha particles

λ=h24mp2eV0

λ0λ=8=22

λ=λ022

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