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In an electron microscope, the resolution that can be achieved is of the order of the wavelength of electrons used. To resolve a width of 7.5×10-12 m, the minimum electron energy required is close to:
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 100 keV
  • B 25 keV
  • C 1 keV
  • D 500 keV
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 25 keV
λ=150V7.5×10-2=150V

V=1507.5×7.5×10-4=803kV

V25 KeV

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