Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

The de Broglie wavelength is given by : λ=h/p where p is the momentum of the particle. For which of the following the de Broglie wavelength will be the least?

Options:

electron

proton

neutron

alpha particle ( 2 electrons, 2 protons, 2 neutrons)

Correct Answer:

alpha particle ( 2 electrons, 2 protons, 2 neutrons)

Explanation:

alpha particle.

λ=h/p=h/mv

 ⇒ λ∝1/m

∴ larger the mass, lesser the de Broglie wavelength.