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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? |
electron proton neutron alpha particle ( 2 electrons, 2 protons, 2 neutrons) |
alpha particle ( 2 electrons, 2 protons, 2 neutrons) |
alpha particle. λ=h/p=h/mv ⇒ λ∝1/m ∴ larger the mass, lesser the de Broglie wavelength. |