JEE Main202324 Jan 2023Evening ShiftPhysicsDual Nature of MatterActual
An α 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:
Options
- Aλ α > λ p > λ e
- Bλ α < λ p < λ e
- Cλ α = λ p = λ e
- Dλ α > λ p < λ e
Correct answer
B. λ α < λ p < λ e
Step-by-step solution
As we know, de-Broglie wavelength is given by, λ = h p and p = 2 m K Therefore, λ = h 2 m K As kinetic energy is the same for all particles, ∴ λ ∝ 1 m ∵ m α > m p > m e λ e > λ p > λ α