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An electron is moving with initial velocity v = V₀ j in a magnetic field B = B₀ i . Its de-Broglie wavelength will
Options
- Adecrease with time.
- Bincrease and decrease periodically.
- Cremains constant.
- Dincrease with time.
Correct answer
C. remains constant.
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic force acting on a moving charge is given by F = q( v B ) . Since the magnetic force is always perpendicular to the velocity vector, the work done by the magnetic field on the electron is zero. According to the work-energy theorem, the kinetic energy of the electron remains constant, which implies its speed v remains constant. The de-Broglie wavelength is given by = h mv . Since the speed v is constant, the de-Broglie wavelength of the electron remains constant. Answer: remains constant.