Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Photoelectric Effect and Wave–Particle Duality
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Photoelectric Effect and Wave–Particle Duality
For which of the following scenarios will the heavier of two...
For which of the following scenarios will the heavier of two particles have a shorter de Broglie wavelength? The two particles
Options
- Atravel with the same linear momentum
- Bpossess the same kinetic energy
- Chave dropped through the same height
- Dtravel with the same speed
Correct answer
D. travel with the same speed
Step-by-step solution
The de Broglie wavelength of a particle is given by .
For particles with the same linear momentum , the wavelength is the same regardless of their masses.
For particles with the same kinetic energy , . Since the heavier particle has a larger mass , it will have a shorter de Broglie wavelength.
For particles dropped through the same height , their final speeds are equal, given by .
For particles traveling with the same speed , . The heavier particle has a larger mass , hence it will have a shorter de Broglie wavelength.
For particles with the same linear momentum , the wavelength is the same regardless of their masses.
For particles with the same kinetic energy , . Since the heavier particle has a larger mass , it will have a shorter de Broglie wavelength.
For particles dropped through the same height , their final speeds are equal, given by .
For particles traveling with the same speed , . The heavier particle has a larger mass , hence it will have a shorter de Broglie wavelength.