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If the mass of neutron =1.7×10-27 kg, then the de-Broglie wavelength of neutron of energy 3 eV is (h=6.6×10-34 J-s)
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterJEE Main
Options:
  • A 1.6×10-16  m
  • B 1.6×10-11  m
  • C 1.4×10-10 m
  • D 1.4×10-11 m
Solution:
1317 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 1.6×10-11  m
Given E=3 eV=3×1.6×10-19 J

We know that λ=h2mE

=6.6×10-342×1.7×10-27×3×1.6×10-19=1.65×10-11 m

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