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1
EasyMCQ
The Davisson and Germer experiment showed that:
A
$ \beta $-particles are electrons
B
Electrons come from the nucleus
C
Electrons show wave nature
D
None of the above

Solution

(C) During the experimental verification of the de-Broglie hypothesis,Davisson and Germer confirmed the wave nature of the electron through electron diffraction experiments.
2
EasyMCQ
$A$ moving particle may have significant wave motion,if
A
Its mass is very high
B
Its velocity is negligible
C
Its mass is negligible
D
Its mass is very high and velocity is negligible

Solution

(C) According to the De Broglie relation,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Here,$h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the particle,and $v$ is its velocity.
For a particle to exhibit significant wave motion,its wavelength $\lambda$ must be large enough to be observable.
Since $\lambda$ is inversely proportional to mass $m$ and velocity $v$,the wavelength becomes significant only when the mass $m$ of the particle is extremely small (negligible),such as in the case of an electron.
3
MediumMCQ
If the wavelength of a photon is $2.2 \times 10^{-11} \ m$ and $h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s$,then the momentum of the photon is:
A
$3 \times 10^{-23} \ kg \ m \ s^{-1}$
B
$3.33 \times 10^{22} \ kg \ m \ s^{-1}$
C
$1.452 \times 10^{-44} \ kg \ m \ s^{-1}$
D
$6.89 \times 10^{43} \ kg \ m \ s^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The momentum $(p)$ of a photon is given by the de Broglie relation: $p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$.
Given:
$h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s$
$\lambda = 2.2 \times 10^{-11} \ m$
Substituting the values:
$p = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{2.2 \times 10^{-11}} = 3 \times 10^{-23} \ kg \ m \ s^{-1}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(A)$.
4
MediumMCQ
The wavelength associated with the motion of an electron:
A
Increases with an increase in the speed of the electron.
B
Remains the same irrespective of the speed of the electron.
C
Decreases with an increase in the speed of the electron.
D
Is zero.

Solution

(C) According to the de Broglie relation,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the electron,and $v$ is its velocity (speed).
From this relation,it is clear that $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{v}$.
Therefore,as the speed $(v)$ of the electron increases,the wavelength $(\lambda)$ associated with it decreases.
5
DifficultMCQ
The mass of a photon with a wavelength equal to $1.54 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$ is
A
$0.8268 \times 10^{-34} \ kg$
B
$1.2876 \times 10^{-33} \ kg$
C
$1.4285 \times 10^{-32} \ kg$
D
$1.8884 \times 10^{-32} \ kg$

Solution

(C) The de Broglie relation is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$,where $m$ is the mass of the photon,$h$ is Planck's constant $(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s)$,and $v$ is the velocity of the photon.
Rearranging for mass: $m = \frac{h}{v \lambda}$.
The velocity of a photon $(v)$ is $3 \times 10^{8} \ m \ s^{-1}$.
The wavelength $(\lambda)$ is $1.54 \times 10^{-8} \ cm = 1.54 \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
Substituting the values: $m = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s}{(3 \times 10^{8} \ m \ s^{-1}) \times (1.54 \times 10^{-10} \ m)}$.
$m = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4.62 \times 10^{-2}} \ kg = 1.434 \times 10^{-32} \ kg$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option,the correct answer is $1.4285 \times 10^{-32} \ kg$.
6
EasyMCQ
The de Broglie equation describes the relationship between the wavelength associated with the motion of an electron and its:
A
Mass
B
Energy
C
Momentum
D
Charge

Solution

(C) The de Broglie equation is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{h}{p}$,where $\lambda$ is the wavelength,$h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass,$v$ is the velocity,and $p$ is the momentum of the particle.
Thus,the wavelength is inversely proportional to the momentum $(p = mv)$ of the electron.
7
EasyMCQ
The wave nature of an electron was first given by
A
De Broglie
B
Heisenberg
C
Mosley
D
Sommerfield

Solution

(A) Louis-Victor de Broglie proposed the wave-particle duality of matter,stating that electrons exhibit wave-like properties. This concept is known as the de Broglie hypothesis,for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
8
EasyMCQ
For which of the following does the mathematical expression $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$ stand?
A
De Broglie equation
B
Einstein equation
C
Uncertainty equation
D
Bohr equation

Solution

(A) The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Since the momentum is defined as $p = mv$,we can substitute $p$ into the equation.
Therefore,$\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
This is known as the de Broglie relation.
9
MediumMCQ
Which one of the following explains light both as a stream of particles and as wave motion?
A
Diffraction
B
$\lambda = h/p$
C
Interference
D
Photoelectric effect

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie equation,$\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}$,relates the wavelength (wave property) to the momentum (particle property) of a moving object,including photons. This equation provides the mathematical basis for the wave-particle duality of light and matter.
10
EasyMCQ
Which of the following expressions represents the de-Broglie relationship?
A
$h = \frac{\lambda}{mv}$
B
$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$
C
$\lambda = \frac{m}{hv}$
D
$\lambda = \frac{v}{mh}$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie relationship states that the wavelength $(\lambda)$ of a particle is inversely proportional to its momentum $(p = mv)$.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the particle,and $v$ is its velocity.
Therefore,the correct expression is $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
11
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie equation is:
A
$n\lambda = 2d\sin \theta$
B
$E = hv$
C
$E = mc^2$
D
$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$

Solution

(D) The de-Broglie equation relates the wavelength $(\lambda)$ of a particle to its momentum $(p = mv)$.
It is given by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the particle,and $v$ is its velocity.
Therefore,the correct option is $(D)$.
12
MediumMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle with mass $1 \, g$ and velocity $100 \, m/sec$ is
A
$6.63 \times 10^{-33} \, m$
B
$6.63 \times 10^{-34} \, m$
C
$6.63 \times 10^{-35} \, m$
D
$6.65 \times 10^{-35} \, m$

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: mass $m = 1 \, g = 10^{-3} \, kg$,velocity $v = 100 \, m/sec$,and Planck's constant $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s$.
Substituting the values: $\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s}{(10^{-3} \, kg) \times (100 \, m/sec)} = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{10^{-1}} = 6.63 \times 10^{-33} \, m$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
13
MediumMCQ
The minimum de-Broglie wavelength is associated with which of the following?
A
Electron
B
Proton
C
$CO_2$ molecule
D
$SO_2$ molecule

Solution

(D) The de-Broglie wavelength is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Assuming the same velocity $v$ for all particles,the wavelength is inversely proportional to the mass,i.e.,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{m}$.
Comparing the masses: $m(\text{electron}) < m(\text{proton}) < m(CO_2) < m(SO_2)$.
Since the $SO_2$ molecule has the highest molecular mass $(64 \ g/mol)$,it will have the minimum de-Broglie wavelength.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
14
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength associated with a material particle is
A
Directly proportional to its energy
B
Directly proportional to momentum
C
Inversely proportional to its energy
D
Inversely proportional to momentum

Solution

(D) The de-Broglie wavelength $(\lambda)$ is related to the momentum $(p)$ of a particle by the equation: $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant.
From this equation,it is clear that $\lambda$ is inversely proportional to the momentum $(p)$.
15
DifficultMCQ
An electron has kinetic energy $2.8 \times 10^{-23} \ J$. The de-Broglie wavelength will be nearly $(m_e = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg)$.
A
$9.28 \times 10^{-4} \ m$
B
$9.28 \times 10^{-7} \ m$
C
$9.28 \times 10^{-8} \ m$
D
$9.28 \times 10^{-10} \ m$

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
Since kinetic energy $KE = \frac{p^2}{2m}$,we have $p = \sqrt{2mKE}$.
Substituting this into the wavelength formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mKE}}$.
Given $h = 6.62 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,and $KE = 2.8 \times 10^{-23} \ J$.
$\lambda = \frac{6.62 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 2.8 \times 10^{-23}}}$.
$\lambda = \frac{6.62 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{50.96 \times 10^{-54}}} = \frac{6.62 \times 10^{-34}}{7.138 \times 10^{-27}} \approx 9.28 \times 10^{-8} \ m$.
16
MediumMCQ
What will be the de-Broglie wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of $1.2 \times 10^5 \ m \ s^{-1}$?
A
$6.068 \times 10^{-9} \ m$
B
$3.133 \times 10^{-37} \ m$
C
$6.626 \times 10^{-9} \ m$
D
$6.018 \times 10^{-7} \ m$

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given:
$h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s$
$m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$
$v = 1.2 \times 10^5 \ m \ s^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.2 \times 10^5}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{10.92 \times 10^{-26}}$
$\lambda \approx 0.6068 \times 10^{-8} \ m = 6.068 \times 10^{-9} \ m$.
17
MediumMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength associated with a particle of mass $10^{-6} \ kg$ moving with a velocity of $10 \ ms^{-1}$ is:
A
$6.63 \times 10^{-22} \ m$
B
$6.63 \times 10^{-29} \ m$
C
$6.63 \times 10^{-31} \ m$
D
$6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ m$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: Mass $(m) = 10^{-6} \ kg$,Velocity $(v) = 10 \ ms^{-1}$,and Planck's constant $(h) = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{10^{-6} \times 10} = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{10^{-5}} = 6.63 \times 10^{-29} \ m$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(B)$.
18
MediumMCQ
What is the de-Broglie wavelength associated with the hydrogen electron in its third orbit?
A
$9.96 \times 10^{-10} \, cm$
B
$9.96 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$
C
$9.96 \times 10^4 \, cm$
D
$9.96 \times 10^8 \, cm$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the relation $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
From Bohr's postulate,$mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$,which implies $\frac{h}{mv} = \frac{2\pi r}{n}$.
Thus,$\lambda = \frac{2\pi r}{n}$.
For the $3^{rd}$ orbit of hydrogen,$n = 3$ and the radius $r = n^2 a_0 = 3^2 \times 0.529 \, \mathring{A} = 9 \times 0.529 \, \mathring{A}$.
Substituting these values: $\lambda = \frac{2\pi \times 9 \times 0.529}{3} = 6\pi \times 0.529 \, \mathring{A}$.
$\lambda \approx 6 \times 3.1416 \times 0.529 \, \mathring{A} \approx 9.97 \, \mathring{A}$.
Since $1 \, \mathring{A} = 10^{-8} \, cm$,we have $\lambda = 9.96 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
19
DifficultMCQ
If the velocity of a hydrogen molecule is $5 \times 10^4 \, cm \, sec^{-1}$,then its de-Broglie wavelength is ............. $\mathring{A}$.
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$8$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie wavelength is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Mass of one $H_2$ molecule $(m)$ = $\frac{2 \, g/mol}{6.023 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}} \approx 3.32 \times 10^{-24} \, g$.
Given velocity $(v)$ = $5 \times 10^4 \, cm \cdot sec^{-1}$.
Planck's constant $(h)$ = $6.626 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot sec$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot sec}{(3.32 \times 10^{-24} \, g) \times (5 \times 10^4 \, cm \cdot sec^{-1})}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-27}}{16.6 \times 10^{-20}} \, cm \approx 3.99 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
Since $1 \, \mathring{A} = 10^{-8} \, cm$,the wavelength is approximately $4 \, \mathring{A}$.
20
MediumMCQ
$A$ $200 \ g$ golf ball is moving with a speed of $5 \ m$ per hour. The associated wavelength is $(h = 6.625 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s)$.
A
$10^{-10} \ m$
B
$10^{-20} \ m$
C
$10^{-30} \ m$
D
$10^{-40} \ m$

Solution

(C) According to the de Broglie equation,$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: $h = 6.625 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s$,$m = 200 \ g = 0.2 \ kg$,and $v = 5 \ m/h = \frac{5}{3600} \ m/s$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.625 \times 10^{-34}}{0.2 \times (5 / 3600)} = \frac{6.625 \times 10^{-34}}{1 / 3600} = 6.625 \times 10^{-34} \times 3600 \approx 2.385 \times 10^{-30} \ m$.
Rounding to the nearest order of magnitude,the answer is $10^{-30} \ m$.
21
MediumMCQ
$A$ cricket ball of $0.5 \ kg$ is moving with a velocity of $100 \ m/s$. The wavelength associated with its motion is
A
$1/100 \ cm$
B
$6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ m$
C
$1.32 \times 10^{-35} \ m$
D
$6.6 \times 10^{-28} \ m$

Solution

(C) According to the de Broglie equation,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: $h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m = 0.5 \ kg$,and $v = 100 \ m/s$.
Substituting the values: $\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{0.5 \times 100} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{50} = 1.325 \times 10^{-35} \ m$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
22
EasyMCQ
Dual nature of particles was proposed by
A
Heisenberg
B
Lowry
C
de-Broglie
D
Schrodinger

Solution

(C) The dual nature of matter (particles) was proposed by Louis de Broglie in $1924$.
He suggested that all matter,like radiation,exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties.
The relationship between wavelength $(\lambda)$ and momentum $(p = mv)$ is given by the de Broglie equation:
$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$
23
DifficultMCQ
Calculate the de-Broglie wavelength of an electron travelling at $1\%$ of the speed of light.
A
$2.73 \times 10^{-24} \ m$
B
$2.42 \times 10^{-10} \ m$
C
$242.2 \times 10^{10} \ m$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The speed of light $c = 3.00 \times 10^8 \ m \ s^{-1}$.
One percent of the speed of light is $v = (\frac{1}{100}) \times (3.00 \times 10^8 \ m \ s^{-1}) = 3.00 \times 10^6 \ m \ s^{-1}$.
Momentum of the electron $(p) = m \times v$.
$p = (9.11 \times 10^{-31} \ kg) \times (3.00 \times 10^6 \ m \ s^{-1}) = 2.733 \times 10^{-24} \ kg \ m \ s^{-1}$.
The de-Broglie wavelength $(\lambda)$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s}{2.733 \times 10^{-24} \ kg \ m \ s^{-1}} = 2.424 \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
24
EasyMCQ
Which is the correct relationship between wavelength and momentum of particles?
A
$\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$
B
$\pi = \frac{h}{p}$
C
$p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$
D
$h = \frac{p}{\lambda}$

Solution

(A) According to the de-Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength $(\lambda)$ associated with a particle of momentum $(p)$ is given by the equation: $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant.
Therefore,the correct relationship is $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
25
EasyMCQ
The de Broglie equation applies to:
A
Electrons only
B
Neutrons only
C
Protons only
D
All material objects in motion

Solution

(D) The de Broglie equation is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
This equation relates the wavelength $\lambda$ to the momentum $p = mv$ of a particle.
It is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics that applies to all material objects in motion,whether they are microscopic particles like electrons or macroscopic objects.
26
EasyMCQ
If the radius of the first orbit of the $H$ atom is $a_0$, then the de Broglie wavelength of the electron in the third orbit will be ....... (in $\pi a_0$)
A
$6$
B
$8$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) According to Bohr's postulate, the circumference of an orbit is an integral multiple of the de Broglie wavelength: $2 \pi r_n = n \lambda$.
For the $n^{th}$ orbit, the radius is given by $r_n = n^2 a_0$.
For the third orbit $(n = 3)$, the radius is $r_3 = 3^2 a_0 = 9 a_0$.
Substituting these values into the equation: $2 \pi (9 a_0) = 3 \lambda$.
$18 \pi a_0 = 3 \lambda$.
$\lambda = 6 \pi a_0$.
27
MediumMCQ
For the quantization of the Bohr orbit,its circumference will be equal to .......
A
$= n\lambda$
B
$= (n - 1)\lambda$
C
$> n\lambda$
D
$< n\lambda$

Solution

(A) According to the de Broglie hypothesis,a particle of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ has an associated wavelength $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
For an electron moving in a circular orbit of radius $r$,the circumference is $2\pi r$.
Bohr's quantization condition states that the angular momentum is quantized as $mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$,which rearranges to $2\pi r = \frac{nh}{mv}$.
Substituting $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$ into the equation,we get $2\pi r = n\lambda$.
Thus,the circumference of the orbit must be an integral multiple of the de Broglie wavelength for a stable orbit.
28
DifficultMCQ
An electron moves in an electric field with a kinetic energy of $2.5 \, eV$. The de Broglie wavelength associated with it is .....
A
$7.7 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$
B
$6.7 \times 10^{-3} \, cm$
C
$3.6 \times 10^{-4} \, cm$
D
$7.7 \times 10^{-6} \, cm$

Solution

(A) The kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ is given by $K.E. = \frac{p^2}{2m}$,where $p$ is momentum and $m$ is the mass of the electron.
From this,$p = \sqrt{2mE}$.
The de Broglie wavelength is $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Given: $E = 2.5 \, eV = 2.5 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-12} \, erg$,$m = 9.1 \times 10^{-28} \, g$,and $h = 6.626 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot s$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-27}}{\sqrt{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-28} \times 2.5 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-12}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-27}}{\sqrt{72.8 \times 10^{-40}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-27}}{8.53 \times 10^{-20}} \approx 7.7 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
29
MediumMCQ
If the kinetic energy of an electron is increased by $4$ times,what will be the change in its associated de Broglie wavelength?
A
Becomes $2$ times
B
Becomes half
C
Becomes $1/4$ times
D
Becomes $4$ times

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength $(\lambda)$ is related to kinetic energy $(K)$ by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}}$.
Since $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{K}}$,if the kinetic energy $K$ becomes $4K$,the new wavelength $\lambda'$ will be: $\lambda' = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m(4K)}} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}} = \frac{1}{2} \lambda$.
Therefore,the wavelength becomes half of its original value.
30
MediumMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength is given as $1 \, \mathring{A}$ and the value of $h$ is $6.6252 \times 10^{-27} \, \text{erg} \cdot \text{s}$. What will be the momentum of the particle (in $\text{g} \cdot \text{cm/s}$)?
A
$6.6252 \times 10^{-19}$
B
$6.6252 \times 10^{-21}$
C
$6.6252 \times 10^{-24}$
D
$6.6252 \times 10^{-27}$

Solution

(A) According to the de Broglie equation,$p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$.
Given: $\lambda = 1 \, \mathring{A} = 1 \times 10^{-8} \, \text{cm}$.
$h = 6.6252 \times 10^{-27} \, \text{erg} \cdot \text{s}$.
Substituting the values: $p = \frac{6.6252 \times 10^{-27}}{1 \times 10^{-8}} \, \text{g} \cdot \text{cm/s}$.
$p = 6.6252 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{g} \cdot \text{cm/s}$.
31
MediumMCQ
$A$ ball weighing $25 \, g$ moves with a velocity of $6.6 \times 10^4 \, cm/sec$. The de Broglie wavelength associated with it is .....
A
$4 \times 10^{-33} \, cm$
B
$3.7 \times 10^{-30} \, cm$
C
$3.6 \times 10^{-34} \, cm$
D
$1.7 \times 10^{-36} \, cm$

Solution

(A) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: $m = 25 \, g$,$v = 6.6 \times 10^4 \, cm/sec$,$h = 6.626 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot sec$ (in $CGS$ units).
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot sec}{25 \, g \times 6.6 \times 10^4 \, cm/sec}$
$\lambda \approx \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-27}}{25 \times 6.6 \times 10^4} \, cm$
$\lambda \approx \frac{10^{-27}}{25 \times 10^4} \, cm$
$\lambda \approx 0.04 \times 10^{-31} \, cm = 4 \times 10^{-33} \, cm$.
32
MediumMCQ
Calculate the wavelength in nanometers associated with a particle moving with a velocity of $1.0 \times 10^3 \, m s^{-1}$. (Given: mass $m = 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \, kg$ and Planck's constant $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \, J s$)
A
$2.5$
B
$14$
C
$0.032$
D
$0.40$

Solution

(D) According to the de Broglie equation,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Substituting the given values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34} \, J s}{(1.67 \times 10^{-27} \, kg) \times (1.0 \times 10^3 \, m s^{-1})}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.63}{1.67} \times 10^{-34 + 27 - 3} \, m$
$\lambda \approx 3.97 \times 10^{-10} \, m$
To convert meters to nanometers $(1 \, nm = 10^{-9} \, m)$:
$\lambda = 3.97 \times 10^{-10} \, m = 0.397 \times 10^{-9} \, m \approx 0.40 \, nm$.
33
MediumMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength of a tennis ball of mass $60 \ g$ moving with a velocity of $10 \ m/s$ is approximately ........
A
$10^{-25} \ m$
B
$10^{-33} \ m$
C
$10^{-31} \ m$
D
$10^{-16} \ m$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given:
Mass $m = 60 \ g = 60 \times 10^{-3} \ kg = 0.06 \ kg$.
Velocity $v = 10 \ m/s$.
Planck's constant $h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{0.06 \times 10} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{0.6} \approx 1.1 \times 10^{-33} \ m$.
Thus,the value is approximately $10^{-33} \ m$.
34
DifficultMCQ
The mass of a particle is $1 \, mg$ and its velocity is $4.5 \times 10^5 \, cm/s$. What will be the wavelength of this particle? $(h = 6.652 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot s)$.
A
$1.4722 \times 10^{-24} \, cm$
B
$1.4722 \times 10^{-29} \, cm$
C
$1.4722 \times 10^{-32} \, cm$
D
$1.4722 \times 10^{-34} \, cm$

Solution

(B) Given: Mass $m = 1 \, mg = 1 \times 10^{-3} \, g$,Velocity $v = 4.5 \times 10^5 \, cm/s$,Planck's constant $h = 6.652 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot s$.
According to the de Broglie equation: $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Substituting the values: $\lambda = \frac{6.652 \times 10^{-27} \, erg \cdot s}{(1 \times 10^{-3} \, g) \times (4.5 \times 10^5 \, cm/s)}$.
$\lambda = \frac{6.652 \times 10^{-27}}{4.5 \times 10^2} \, cm$.
$\lambda = 1.4782 \times 10^{-29} \, cm$ (approximately $1.4722 \times 10^{-29} \, cm$ based on provided options).
35
MediumMCQ
The wavelength associated with an electron moving with a velocity of $10^8 \, cm/s$ is ........ $\mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}} $.
A
$72.5$
B
$7.25$
C
$0.725$
D
$0.275$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: $h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s$,$m = 9.11 \times 10^{-31} \, kg$,and $v = 10^8 \, cm/s = 10^6 \, m/s$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s}{(9.11 \times 10^{-31} \, kg) \times (10^6 \, m/s)}$
$\lambda \approx 0.727 \times 10^{-9} \, m = 7.27 \times 10^{-10} \, m$.
Since $1 \, \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}} = 10^{-10} \, m$,the wavelength is approximately $7.27 \, \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$,which is closest to $7.25 \, \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$.
36
MediumMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of $1.2 \times 10^5 \, ms^{-1}$ is ...... .
A
$6.068 \times 10^{-9} \, m$
B
$3.133 \times 10^{-37} \, m$
C
$6.626 \times 10^{-9} \, m$
D
$6.018 \times 10^{-7} \, m$

Solution

(A) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given:
$h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s$
$m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \, kg$
$v = 1.2 \times 10^5 \, ms^{-1}$
Substituting these values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{(9.1 \times 10^{-31}) \times (1.2 \times 10^5)}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{10.92 \times 10^{-26}}$
$\lambda \approx 0.6068 \times 10^{-8} \, m = 6.068 \times 10^{-9} \, m$.
37
EasyMCQ
Which of the following has the lowest de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$?
A
$e^-$
B
$p$
C
$CO_2$
D
$SO_2$

Solution

(D) The de Broglie wavelength is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Since the velocity $v$ is assumed to be constant for comparison,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{m}$.
The molar mass of $SO_2$ $(64 \ g/mol)$ is greater than the masses of $e^-$,$p$,and $CO_2$ $(44 \ g/mol)$.
Therefore,$SO_2$ has the highest mass,which results in the lowest de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$.
38
MediumMCQ
The mass of a proton is $1.67 \times 10^{-27} \ kg$. If it is moving with a velocity of $10^3 \ m/s$,calculate its wavelength in nanometers.
A
$0.40$
B
$2.5$
C
$14$
D
$0.032$

Solution

(A) According to the de Broglie equation,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given:
$h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$
$m = 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \ kg$
$v = 10^3 \ m/s$
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.67 \times 10^{-27} \times 10^3}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.67 \times 10^{-24}}$
$\lambda \approx 3.967 \times 10^{-10} \ m$
To convert meters to nanometers $(nm)$,multiply by $10^9$:
$\lambda = 3.967 \times 10^{-10} \times 10^9 \ nm = 0.3967 \ nm$
Rounding off,we get $\lambda \approx 0.40 \ nm$.
39
MediumMCQ
Calculate the wavelength of an electron if its mass is $9.1 \times 10^{-31} \, kg$,its velocity is $1/10$ of the speed of light,and the value of Planck's constant $h$ is $6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s$.
A
$2.446 \times 10^{-7} \, m$
B
$2.246 \times 10^{-9} \, m$
C
$2.426 \times 10^{-11} \, m$
D
$2.246 \times 10^{-13} \, m$

Solution

(C) Given: Mass $m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \, kg$,Velocity $v = \frac{1}{10} \times c = \frac{1}{10} \times 3 \times 10^8 \, m/s = 3 \times 10^7 \, m/s$,Planck's constant $h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s$.
Using the de Broglie wavelength formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s}{(9.1 \times 10^{-31} \, kg) \times (3 \times 10^7 \, m/s)}$.
$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{27.3 \times 10^{-24}} \, m$.
$\lambda \approx 0.2427 \times 10^{-10} \, m = 2.427 \times 10^{-11} \, m$.
40
DifficultMCQ
What should be the ratio of velocities of $CH_4$ and $O_2$ molecules so that they are associated with de Broglie waves of equal wavelength?
A
$3 : 1$
B
$2 : 3$
C
$2 : 1$
D
$2 : 5$

Solution

(C) According to the de Broglie equation,$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
For methane $(CH_4)$,$\lambda_{CH_4} = \frac{h}{m_{CH_4} \times v_{CH_4}}$.
For oxygen $(O_2)$,$\lambda_{O_2} = \frac{h}{m_{O_2} \times v_{O_2}}$.
Since the wavelengths are equal,$\lambda_{CH_4} = \lambda_{O_2}$.
Therefore,$m_{CH_4} \times v_{CH_4} = m_{O_2} \times v_{O_2}$.
$\frac{v_{CH_4}}{v_{O_2}} = \frac{m_{O_2}}{m_{CH_4}} = \frac{32}{16} = 2$.
Thus,the ratio of velocities is $2 : 1$.
41
MediumMCQ
Find the number of waves formed by an electron in the $n = 3$ orbit of a Bohr atom.
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) According to Bohr's postulate,the angular momentum of an electron in a stationary orbit is quantized as $mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
From de Broglie's hypothesis,the wavelength of an electron is $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Substituting $mv = \frac{h}{\lambda}$ into the Bohr's postulate: $\frac{h}{\lambda} \times r = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
This simplifies to $2\pi r = n\lambda$,where $2\pi r$ is the circumference of the orbit.
Therefore,the number of waves formed by an electron in an orbit is equal to the principal quantum number $n$.
For the $n = 3$ orbit,the number of waves is $3$.
42
MediumMCQ
$A$ ball weighing $25 \ g$ moves with a velocity of $6.6 \times 10^4 \ cm/sec$. Find the associated de Broglie wavelength.
A
$5 \times 10^{-18} \ cm$
B
$4 \times 10^{-33} \ cm$
C
$5 \times 10^{14} \ cm$
D
$5 \times 10^{38} \ cm$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: $h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s = 6.626 \times 10^{-27} \ erg \cdot s$,$m = 25 \ g$,$v = 6.6 \times 10^4 \ cm/sec$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-27} \ erg \cdot s}{25 \ g \times 6.6 \times 10^4 \ cm/sec}$
$\lambda = \frac{10^{-27}}{25 \times 10^4} \ cm$
$\lambda = \frac{1}{25} \times 10^{-31} \ cm$
$\lambda = 0.04 \times 10^{-31} \ cm = 4 \times 10^{-33} \ cm$.
43
MediumMCQ
If the wavelength is $5894 \, \mathring{A}$,the velocity of light is $3 \times 10^8 \, m/s$,and the value of $h$ is $6.6252 \times 10^{-34} \, kg \cdot m^2/s$,what will be the mass of a sodium photon?
A
$3.746 \times 10^{-26}$
B
$3.746 \times 10^{-30}$
C
$3.746 \times 10^{-34}$
D
$3.746 \times 10^{-36}$

Solution

(D) According to the De Broglie relation,the momentum $p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$.
Since $p = m \times c$,we have $m = \frac{h}{\lambda \times c}$.
Given: $h = 6.6252 \times 10^{-34} \, kg \cdot m^2/s$,$\lambda = 5894 \, \mathring{A} = 5894 \times 10^{-10} \, m$,and $c = 3 \times 10^8 \, m/s$.
Substituting the values:
$m = \frac{6.6252 \times 10^{-34}}{5894 \times 10^{-10} \times 3 \times 10^8}$
$m = \frac{6.6252 \times 10^{-34}}{17682 \times 10^{-2}}$
$m = 0.00037468 \times 10^{-32} \, kg$
$m = 3.746 \times 10^{-36} \, kg$.
44
MediumMCQ
If the kinetic energy of an electron is $2.8 \times 10^{-23} \ J$,then the de Broglie wavelength will be ....... $(m_e = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg)$.
A
$9.28 \times 10^{-24} \ m$
B
$9.28 \times 10^{-7} \ m$
C
$9.28 \times 10^{-8} \ m$
D
$9.28 \times 10^{-10} \ m$

Solution

(C) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Given: $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,$E = 2.8 \times 10^{-23} \ J$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 2.8 \times 10^{-23}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{50.96 \times 10^{-54}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{7.138 \times 10^{-27}}$
$\lambda \approx 9.28 \times 10^{-8} \ m$.
45
MediumMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength of a particle $X$ moving with a certain velocity is $1 \ \mathring{A}$. If the mass of $Y$ is $25\%$ of $X$ and its velocity is $75\%$ of $X$,then the de Broglie wavelength of $Y$ will be ........... $\mathring{A}$.
A
$3$
B
$5.33$
C
$6.88$
D
$48$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
For particle $X$: $\lambda_X = \frac{h}{m_X v_X} = 1 \ \mathring{A}$.
For particle $Y$: $m_Y = 0.25 m_X$ and $v_Y = 0.75 v_X$.
Therefore,$\lambda_Y = \frac{h}{m_Y v_Y} = \frac{h}{(0.25 m_X)(0.75 v_X)} = \frac{h}{0.1875 m_X v_X}$.
Substituting $\lambda_X = \frac{h}{m_X v_X} = 1$,we get $\lambda_Y = \frac{1}{0.1875} = \frac{1}{3/16} = \frac{16}{3} \approx 5.33 \ \mathring{A}$.
46
MediumMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength associated with a material particle is ......
A
directly proportional to its energy.
B
directly proportional to its momentum.
C
inversely proportional to its energy.
D
inversely proportional to its momentum.

Solution

(D) According to the de Broglie relation,the wavelength $\lambda$ associated with a particle of momentum $p$ is given by the equation: $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant.
This equation shows that the wavelength $\lambda$ is inversely proportional to the momentum $p$ of the particle.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
47
MediumMCQ
If the velocities of hydrogen $(H_2)$ and helium $(He)$ molecules are equal,then the ratio of the wavelengths of helium to hydrogen is .......
A
$4:1$
B
$1:2$
C
$2:1$
D
$1:4$

Solution

(B) According to the de Broglie wavelength formula,$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Since the velocity $(v)$ and Planck's constant $(h)$ are constant,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{m}$.
Therefore,$\frac{\lambda_{He}}{\lambda_{H_2}} = \frac{m_{H_2}}{m_{He}}$.
The molar mass of $H_2$ is $2 \ g/mol$ and the molar mass of $He$ is $4 \ g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\lambda_{He}}{\lambda_{H_2}} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,the ratio is $1:2$.
48
MediumMCQ
The relationship between the momentum $(P)$ and the wavelength $(\lambda)$ of a particle is given by:
A
$\lambda = \frac{h}{P}$
B
$\pi = \frac{h}{P}$
C
$P = \frac{\lambda}{h}$
D
$h = \frac{P}{\lambda}$

Solution

(A) According to the de Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength $(\lambda)$ associated with a particle of momentum $(P)$ is given by the equation: $\lambda = \frac{h}{P}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant. This relationship is known as the de Broglie relation.

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