NEET2017PhysicsDual Nature of MatterActual
The de-Broglie wavelength of a neutron in thermal equilibrium with heavy water at a temperature T (Kelvin) and mass m is:
Options
- Ah m k T
- Bh 3 m k T
- C2 h 3 m k T
- D2 h m k T
Correct answer
B. h 3 m k T
Step-by-step solution
De-Broglie wavelength, λ = h m v = h 2 m K E = h 2 m 3 2 k T (Since K.E. of a thermal neutron = 3 2 k T ) ⇒ λ = h 3 m k T