Manipal MET2012PhysicsDual Nature of Matter
An atom of mass M which is in the state of rest emits a photon of wavelength . As a result, the atom will deflect with the kinetic energy equal to ( h is Planck's constant)
Options
- Ah^2 M ^2
- B1 2 h^2 M ^2
- Ch M
- D1 2 h M
Correct answer
B. 1 2 h^2 M ^2
Step-by-step solution
Momentum of photon, p= h Kinetic energy of photon of mass M, K= p^2 2 M or K= h^2 2 M ^2