An -particle, a proton and an electron have the same kinetic energy. Which one of the following is correct in case of their De-Broglie wavelength:
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
For a given kinetic energy , the de Broglie wavelength is , so . As the alpha particle is heavier than the proton, which is heavier than the electron, the wavelengths come in the reverse order, .
JEE Main · 2023 · 24 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Single correct option