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The wavelength of the de-Broglie wave associated with a thermal neutron of mass m at absolute temperature T is given by (Here, k is the Boltzmann constant)
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Options:
  • A h2mkT
  • B hmkT
  • C h3kmT
  • D h2mkT
Solution:
1758 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: h3kmT
KE of thermal neutron, 12mv2=32kT

or mv=3kmT; So, λ=hp=h3kmT

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