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The wavelength of light from the spectral emission line of sodium is 589 nm. The kinetic energy at which a neutron would have the same de Broglie wavelength is
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Options:
  • A 3.81 x 10-28 J
  • B 3.81 x 10-25 J
  • C 4.81 x 10-28 J
  • D 4.81 x 10-30 J
Solution:
1267 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 3.81 x 10-28 J
Given, wavelength of light = 589 nm = 589 x 10-9 m

Mass of electron me = 9.1 x 10-31 kg

Mass of neutron mn = 1.67 x 10-27 kg

Planck's constant h = 6.62 x 10-34 J - s

Kinetic energy of neutron

                           KE n = h 2 2 λ 2 m n

                                 = 6 . 6 3 × 1 0 - 3 4 2 2 × 5 8 9 × 1 0 - 9 2 × 1 . 6 6 × 1 0 - 2 7

                                  = 3 . 8 1 × 1 0 - 2 8  J .

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