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Class 12 Physics · Dual Nature of Radiation and matter · Matter Waves and de Broglie Wavelength

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1
EasyMCQ
The idea of matter waves was given by
A
Davisson and Germer
B
de-Broglie
C
Einstein
D
Planck

Solution

(B) In $1924$,the French physicist Louis de-Broglie proposed the hypothesis that matter,like radiation,exhibits a dual nature (wave-particle duality). He suggested that every moving particle of matter is associated with a wave,which is known as a matter wave or de-Broglie wave. Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
2
EasyMCQ
$A$ wave is associated with matter:
A
When it is stationary
B
When it is in motion with the velocity of light only
C
When it is in motion with any velocity
D
None of the above

Solution

(C) According to the de-Broglie hypothesis,every moving particle of matter is associated with a wave,known as a matter wave or de-Broglie wave.
The wavelength $\lambda$ of this wave is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the particle,and $v$ is its velocity.
Since the wavelength depends on the velocity $v$,the wave is associated with matter only when it is in motion (i.e.,$v \neq 0$).
Therefore,a wave is associated with matter when it is in motion with any velocity.
3
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength associated with a particle of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ is:
A
$h/mv$
B
$mv/h$
C
$mh/v$
D
$m/hv$

Solution

(A) According to the de-Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength $\lambda$ associated with a particle of momentum $p$ is given by the relation: $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
Since the momentum $p$ of a particle of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ is defined as $p = mv$,we substitute this into the equation.
Therefore,the de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
4
EasyMCQ
When the kinetic energy of an electron is increased,the wavelength of the associated wave will
A
Increase
B
Decrease
C
Wavelength does not depend on the kinetic energy
D
None of the above

Solution

(B) According to the de Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength $\lambda$ associated with a particle of momentum $p$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
Since the kinetic energy $E$ is related to momentum by $E = \frac{p^2}{2m}$,we have $p = \sqrt{2mE}$.
Substituting this into the wavelength formula,we get $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Here,$h$ is Planck's constant and $m$ is the mass of the electron,both of which are constants.
Therefore,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{E}}$.
As the kinetic energy $E$ increases,the wavelength $\lambda$ must decrease.
5
DifficultMCQ
If the de-Broglie wavelengths for a proton and for an $\alpha$-particle are equal, then the ratio of their velocities will be
A
$4 : 1$
B
$2 : 1$
C
$1 : 2$
D
$1 : 4$

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given that the de-Broglie wavelengths for a proton $(p)$ and an $\alpha$-particle $(\alpha)$ are equal, we have $\lambda_p = \lambda_{\alpha}$.
Therefore, $\frac{h}{m_p v_p} = \frac{h}{m_{\alpha} v_{\alpha}}$, which simplifies to $m_p v_p = m_{\alpha} v_{\alpha}$.
The ratio of their velocities is $\frac{v_p}{v_{\alpha}} = \frac{m_{\alpha}}{m_p}$.
We know that the mass of an $\alpha$-particle is approximately $4$ times the mass of a proton, so $m_{\alpha} = 4 m_p$.
Substituting this, we get $\frac{v_p}{v_{\alpha}} = \frac{4 m_p}{m_p} = \frac{4}{1}$.
Thus, the ratio of their velocities is $4 : 1$.
6
MediumMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ associated with an electron having kinetic energy $E$ is given by the expression:
A
$\frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$
B
$\frac{2h}{mE}$
C
$2mhE$
D
$\frac{2\sqrt{2mE}}{h}$

Solution

(A) The kinetic energy $E$ of an electron of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ is given by $E = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$.
From this,we can write $v^2 = \frac{2E}{m}$,which implies $v = \sqrt{\frac{2E}{m}}$.
The momentum $p$ of the electron is $p = mv = m \sqrt{\frac{2E}{m}} = \sqrt{2mE}$.
According to the de-Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
Substituting the value of $p$,we get $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
7
MediumMCQ
An electron of mass $m$ when accelerated through a potential difference $V$ has a de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$. The de-Broglie wavelength associated with a proton of mass $M$ accelerated through the same potential difference will be:
A
$\lambda \frac{m}{M}$
B
$\lambda \sqrt{\frac{m}{M}}$
C
$\lambda \frac{M}{m}$
D
$\lambda \sqrt{\frac{M}{m}}$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of a particle of mass $m$ accelerated through a potential difference $V$ is given by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mqV}}$.
Since both the electron and the proton are accelerated through the same potential difference $V$ and both have the same magnitude of charge $q = e$,the wavelength is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass: $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{m}}$.
For the electron: $\lambda_e = \lambda = \frac{k}{\sqrt{m}}$,where $k$ is a constant.
For the proton: $\lambda_p = \frac{k}{\sqrt{M}}$.
Dividing the two equations: $\frac{\lambda_p}{\lambda_e} = \frac{\sqrt{m}}{\sqrt{M}} = \sqrt{\frac{m}{M}}$.
Therefore,$\lambda_p = \lambda \sqrt{\frac{m}{M}}$.
8
MediumMCQ
What is the de-Broglie wavelength of the $\alpha$-particle accelerated through a potential difference $V$?
A
$\frac{0.287}{\sqrt{V}} \ \mathring{A}$
B
$\frac{12.27}{\sqrt{V}} \ \mathring{A}$
C
$\frac{0.101}{\sqrt{V}} \ \mathring{A}$
D
$\frac{0.202}{\sqrt{V}} \ \mathring{A}$

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}}$,where $K = qV$ is the kinetic energy.
For an $\alpha$-particle,the charge $q = 2e = 2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ C$ and mass $m = 4m_p = 4 \times 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \ kg$.
Substituting these values:
$\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2(4m_p)(2e)V}} = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{2 \times 4 \times 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \times 2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times V}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{42.752 \times 10^{-46} \times V}} = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{6.538 \times 10^{-23} \sqrt{V}} \ m$
$\lambda \approx \frac{1.014 \times 10^{-11}}{\sqrt{V}} \ m = \frac{0.1014 \times 10^{-10}}{\sqrt{V}} \ m = \frac{0.101}{\sqrt{V}} \ \mathring{A}$.
9
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie hypothesis treated electrons as
A
Particles
B
Waves
C
Both $A$ and $B$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie hypothesis proposed that matter,such as electrons,exhibits wave-like properties in addition to particle-like properties. This is known as wave-particle duality. Therefore,the hypothesis specifically introduced the concept of matter waves associated with electrons.
10
MediumMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron having $80 \ eV$ of energy is nearly .............. $\mathring{A}$ ($1 \ eV = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ J$,Mass of electron $= 9 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,Planck's constant $= 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$).
A
$140$
B
$0.14$
C
$14$
D
$1.4$

Solution

(D) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Given values are:
$h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$
$m = 9 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$
$E = 80 \ eV = 80 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ J = 128 \times 10^{-19} \ J = 1.28 \times 10^{-17} \ J$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\lambda = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{2 \times 9 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.28 \times 10^{-17}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{23.04 \times 10^{-48}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{4.8 \times 10^{-24}}$
$\lambda = 1.375 \times 10^{-10} \ m \approx 1.375 \ \mathring{A} \approx 1.4 \ \mathring{A}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
11
EasyMCQ
If particles are moving with the same velocity,then the maximum de-Broglie wavelength will be for
A
Neutron
B
Proton
C
$\beta$-particle
D
$\alpha$-particle

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ 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.
Given that the velocity $v$ is the same for all particles,the relationship becomes $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{m}$.
This means that the particle with the smallest mass will have the maximum de-Broglie wavelength.
Comparing the masses: $m_{\beta} < m_{proton} \approx m_{neutron} < m_{\alpha}$.
Since the $\beta$-particle (an electron) has the smallest mass among the given options,it will have the maximum de-Broglie wavelength.
12
EasyMCQ
If an electron and a photon propagate in the form of waves having the same wavelength,it implies that they have the same
A
Energy
B
Momentum
C
Velocity
D
Angular momentum

Solution

(B) According to the de-Broglie hypothesis,the momentum $p$ of a particle is related to its wavelength $\lambda$ by the equation $p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant.
Since both the electron and the photon have the same wavelength $\lambda$,and $h$ is a universal constant,their momenta must be equal.
Therefore,they have the same momentum.
13
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength is proportional to
A
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\nu}$
B
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{m}$
C
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{p}$
D
$\lambda \propto p$

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of a particle is given by the relation $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant and $p$ is the momentum of the particle.
From this equation,it is clear that the wavelength $\lambda$ is inversely proportional to the momentum $p$ of the particle.
Therefore,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{p}$.
14
MediumMCQ
The speed of an electron having a wavelength of $10^{-10} \ m$ is ................. $ \times 10^6 \ m/s$.
A
$7.25$
B
$6.26$
C
$5.25$
D
$4.24$

Solution

(A) The de Broglie wavelength of an electron is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{m_e v}$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for velocity $v$,we get $v = \frac{h}{m_e \lambda}$.
Substituting the known values: $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m_e = 9.11 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,and $\lambda = 10^{-10} \ m$.
$v = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{9.11 \times 10^{-31} \times 10^{-10}} \ m/s$.
$v = \frac{6.63}{9.11} \times 10^{-34 + 31 + 10} \ m/s$.
$v \approx 0.7277 \times 10^7 \ m/s = 7.277 \times 10^6 \ m/s$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option,the speed is $7.25 \times 10^6 \ m/s$.
15
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength associated with a hydrogen molecule moving with a thermal velocity of $3 \ km/s$ will be ............ $\mathring{A}$.
A
$1$
B
$0.66$
C
$6.6$
D
$66$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie wavelength is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Here,$h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$ (Planck's constant).
The mass of a hydrogen molecule $(H_2)$ is $m = 2 \times 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \ kg = 3.34 \times 10^{-27} \ kg$.
The velocity is $v = 3 \ km/s = 3 \times 10^3 \ m/s$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{3.34 \times 10^{-27} \times 3 \times 10^3} \ m$.
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{10.02 \times 10^{-24}} \ m \approx 0.66 \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
Since $1 \ \mathring{A} = 10^{-10} \ m$,we get $\lambda = 0.66 \ \mathring{A}$.
16
MediumMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength of a neutron at $27^oC$ is $\lambda$. What will be its wavelength at $927^oC$?
A
$\lambda / 2$
B
$\lambda / 3$
C
$\lambda / 4$
D
$\lambda / 9$

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength of a neutron is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mkT}}$,where $m$ is the mass of the neutron,$k$ is the Boltzmann constant,and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since $h$,$m$,and $k$ are constants,we have $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{T}}$.
Therefore,$\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}$.
Given $T_1 = 27^oC = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$ and $T_2 = 927^oC = 927 + 273 = 1200 \ K$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\lambda}{\lambda_2} = \sqrt{\frac{1200}{300}} = \sqrt{4} = 2$.
Thus,$\lambda_2 = \frac{\lambda}{2}$.
17
EasyMCQ
An electron and a proton have the same de-Broglie wavelength. Then the kinetic energy of the electron is
A
Zero
B
Infinity
C
Equal to the kinetic energy of the proton
D
Greater than the kinetic energy of the proton

Solution

(D) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the particle,and $E$ is the kinetic energy.
Since the de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is the same for both the electron and the proton,we have $\lambda = \text{constant}$.
From the formula,we can see that $E = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2}$,which implies $E \propto \frac{1}{m}$.
Since the mass of an electron $(m_e)$ is much smaller than the mass of a proton $(m_p)$,i.e.,$m_e < m_p$,it follows that the kinetic energy of the electron $(E_e)$ must be greater than the kinetic energy of the proton $(E_p)$.
Therefore,$E_e > E_p$.
18
EasyMCQ
For a moving cricket ball,which of the following statements regarding the de-Broglie wavelength is correct?
A
It is not applicable for such a large particle.
B
$\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$
C
$\lambda = \sqrt{\frac{h}{2mE}}$
D
$\lambda = \frac{h}{2mE}$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of a particle of mass $m$ moving with momentum $p$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
Since kinetic energy $E = \frac{p^2}{2m}$,we have $p = \sqrt{2mE}$.
Substituting this into the wavelength formula,we get $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
While the de-Broglie wavelength exists for all matter,for a macroscopic object like a cricket ball,the wavelength is extremely small (on the order of $10^{-34} \ m$),making it physically undetectable and practically irrelevant,but the mathematical expression remains valid.
19
MediumMCQ
$A$ photon and an electron are given the same energy $(10^{-20} \ J)$. If the wavelengths associated with the photon and the electron are $\lambda_{Ph}$ and $\lambda_{el}$ respectively,then which of the following statements is correct?
A
$\lambda_{Ph} > \lambda_{el}$
B
$\lambda_{Ph} < \lambda_{el}$
C
$\lambda_{Ph} = \lambda_{el}$
D
$\frac{\lambda_{el}}{\lambda_{Ph}} = C$

Solution

(A) For a photon,the energy $E$ is given by $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda_{Ph}}$,so $\lambda_{Ph} = \frac{hc}{E}$.
For a non-relativistic electron,the energy $E$ is given by $E = \frac{p^2}{2m}$,where $p$ is the momentum. The de Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_{el} = \frac{h}{p}$.
From the energy equation,$p = \sqrt{2mE}$,so $\lambda_{el} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Comparing the two expressions:
$\lambda_{Ph} = \frac{hc}{E}$
$\lambda_{el} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$
Given the same energy $E$,the ratio is $\frac{\lambda_{Ph}}{\lambda_{el}} = \frac{hc/E}{h/\sqrt{2mE}} = \frac{c\sqrt{2mE}}{E} = c \sqrt{\frac{2m}{E}}$.
Since $c$ is the speed of light $(3 \times 10^8 \ m/s)$ and $E$ is very small $(10^{-20} \ J)$,the value of $\lambda_{Ph}$ is significantly larger than $\lambda_{el}$.
Therefore,$\lambda_{Ph} > \lambda_{el}$.
20
MediumMCQ
The kinetic energy of an electron with a de-Broglie wavelength of $0.3 \, nm$ is ............. $eV$.
A
$0.168$
B
$16.8$
C
$1.68$
D
$2.5$

Solution

(B) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is related to the kinetic energy $K$ of an electron by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}}$.
Rearranging for $K$, we get: $K = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2}$.
Given $\lambda = 0.3 \, nm = 0.3 \times 10^{-9} \, m$, $h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, J \cdot s$, and $m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \, kg$.
Substituting the values: $K = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34})^2}{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times (0.3 \times 10^{-9})^2}$.
$K = \frac{43.9 \times 10^{-68}}{18.2 \times 10^{-31} \times 0.09 \times 10^{-18}} = \frac{43.9 \times 10^{-68}}{1.638 \times 10^{-48}} \approx 26.8 \times 10^{-20} \, J$.
To convert Joules to $eV$, divide by $1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, J/eV$: $K \approx \frac{26.8 \times 10^{-20}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}} \approx 16.75 \, eV \approx 16.8 \, eV$.
21
EasyMCQ
The wavelength of a de-Broglie wave is $2 \mu m$. Calculate its momentum. (Given: $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$)
A
$3.315 \times 10^{-28} \ kg \cdot m/s$
B
$1.16 \times 10^{-28} \ kg \cdot m/s$
C
$4.95 \times 10^{-28} \ kg \cdot m/s$
D
$9.9 \times 10^{-28} \ kg \cdot m/s$

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is related to the momentum $p$ by the equation: $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for momentum $p$,we get: $p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$.
Given values are: $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$ and $\lambda = 2 \mu m = 2 \times 10^{-6} \ m$.
Substituting these values into the equation:
$p = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{2 \times 10^{-6}} \ kg \cdot m/s$.
$p = 3.315 \times 10^{-28} \ kg \cdot m/s$.
22
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength of a body of mass $1 \ kg$ moving with a velocity of $2000 \ m/s$ is:
A
$3.3 \times 10^{-27} \ \mathring{A}$
B
$1.5 \times 10^{7} \ \mathring{A}$
C
$0.55 \times 10^{-22} \ \mathring{A}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Given: $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m = 1 \ kg$,$v = 2000 \ m/s$.
Substituting the values: $\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{1 \times 2000} = \frac{6.63}{2} \times 10^{-37} \ m = 3.315 \times 10^{-37} \ m$.
Since $1 \ \mathring{A} = 10^{-10} \ m$,we convert the wavelength to $\mathring{A}$:
$\lambda = 3.315 \times 10^{-37} \ m = 3.315 \times 10^{-27} \ \mathring{A}$.
Rounding to one decimal place,we get $3.3 \times 10^{-27} \ \mathring{A}$.
23
MediumMCQ
The kinetic energy of an electron is $5 \ eV$. Calculate the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it in $\mathring{A}$. $(h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s, m_e = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg)$
A
$5.47$
B
$10.9$
C
$2.7$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Given: $h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,and $E = 5 \ eV = 5 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ J$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 5 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{145.6 \times 10^{-50}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{12.066 \times 10^{-25}}$
$\lambda \approx 0.547 \times 10^{-9} \ m = 5.47 \times 10^{-10} \ m = 5.47 \ \mathring{A}$.
24
MediumMCQ
The wavelength associated with an electron accelerated through a potential difference of $100 \ V$ is nearly .............. $ \mathring A $
A
$100$
B
$123$
C
$1.23$
D
$0.123$

Solution

(C) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of an electron accelerated through a potential difference $V$ is given by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mQV}}$.
Substituting the values $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m = 9.11 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,$Q = 1.60 \times 10^{-19} \ C$,and $V = 100 \ V$:
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{2 \times 9.11 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.60 \times 10^{-19} \times 100}}$
$\lambda \approx \frac{12.27}{\sqrt{V}} \ \mathring A$
For $V = 100 \ V$,$\lambda = \frac{12.27}{\sqrt{100}} = \frac{12.27}{10} = 1.227 \ \mathring A \approx 1.23 \ \mathring A$.
25
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of a particle is:
A
proportional to mass
B
proportional to momentum
C
inversely proportional to momentum
D
independent of momentum

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of a particle is given by the relation $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant and $p$ is the momentum of the particle.
From this relation,it is clear that $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{p}$.
Therefore,the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the momentum of the particle.
Thus,option $C$ is correct.
26
EasyMCQ
If the kinetic energy of a free electron doubles,its de-Broglie wavelength changes by the factor
A
$1/\sqrt{2}$
B
$\sqrt{2}$
C
$1/2$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,where $p$ is the momentum.
Since kinetic energy $E = \frac{p^2}{2m}$,we have $p = \sqrt{2mE}$.
Substituting this into the wavelength formula,we get $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
From this expression,it is clear that $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{E}}$.
If the kinetic energy $E$ becomes $E' = 2E$,the new wavelength $\lambda'$ is given by $\lambda' = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m(2E)}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Therefore,$\lambda' = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \lambda$.
Thus,the wavelength changes by a factor of $1/\sqrt{2}$.
27
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength of a body of mass $m$ and kinetic energy $E$ is given by:
A
$\lambda = \frac{h}{mE}$
B
$\lambda = \frac{\sqrt{2mE}}{h}$
C
$\lambda = \frac{h}{2mE}$
D
$\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$

Solution

(D) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is related to the momentum $p$ of a particle by the equation $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
We know that the kinetic energy $E$ of a body of mass $m$ is given by $E = \frac{p^2}{2m}$.
Rearranging this for momentum,we get $p^2 = 2mE$,which implies $p = \sqrt{2mE}$.
Substituting the expression for $p$ into the de-Broglie wavelength formula,we get $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
28
EasyMCQ
The wavelength of the matter wave is independent of
A
Mass
B
Velocity
C
Momentum
D
Charge

Solution

(D) The wavelength of a matter wave (de Broglie wavelength) is given by the formula:
$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{h}{p}$ $....(i)$
where $h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the particle,$v$ is its velocity,and $p$ is its momentum.
From equation $(i)$,it is clear that the wavelength $\lambda$ depends on the mass,velocity,and momentum of the particle.
It does not depend on the charge of the particle.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
29
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $M$ at rest decays into two particles of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$,having non-zero velocities. The ratio of the de-Broglie wavelengths of the particles,$\lambda_1 / \lambda_2$ is
A
$m_1 / m_2$
B
$m_2 / m_1$
C
$1$
D
$\sqrt{m_2} / \sqrt{m_1}$

Solution

(C) According to the law of conservation of linear momentum,the initial momentum of the system is zero.
$0 = m_1 \vec{v}_1 + m_2 \vec{v}_2$
$\Rightarrow m_1 \vec{v}_1 = -m_2 \vec{v}_2$
Taking the magnitude,we get $m_1 v_1 = m_2 v_2$,which implies that the magnitudes of the momenta of the two particles are equal $(p_1 = p_2 = p)$.
The de-Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = h / p$.
Since both particles have the same magnitude of momentum $p$,their de-Broglie wavelengths will be $\lambda_1 = h / p$ and $\lambda_2 = h / p$.
Therefore,the ratio $\lambda_1 / \lambda_2 = (h / p) / (h / p) = 1$.
30
MediumMCQ
$A$ photon and an electron have equal energy $E$. The ratio $\lambda_{\text{photon}} / \lambda_{\text{electron}}$ is proportional to:
A
$\sqrt{E}$
B
$1/\sqrt{E}$
C
$1/E$
D
Does not depend upon $E$

Solution

(B) For a photon,the energy is given by $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda_{\text{photon}}}$,which implies $\lambda_{\text{photon}} = \frac{hc}{E}$.
For an electron,the de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda_{\text{electron}} = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$,where $m$ is the mass of the electron and $E$ is its kinetic energy.
Taking the ratio of the two wavelengths:
$\frac{\lambda_{\text{photon}}}{\lambda_{\text{electron}}} = \frac{hc/E}{h/\sqrt{2mE}} = \frac{hc}{E} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2mE}}{h} = c \sqrt{\frac{2m}{E}}$.
Since $c$ and $m$ are constants,we have $\frac{\lambda_{\text{photon}}}{\lambda_{\text{electron}}} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{E}}$.
31
MediumMCQ
The ratio of de-Broglie wavelengths of molecules of hydrogen and helium which are at temperatures $27^oC$ and $127^oC$ respectively is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{3}{8}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{8}{3}}$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{m v_{rms}}$.
For a gas molecule,the root mean square velocity is $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3kT}{m}}$.
Substituting this into the wavelength formula,we get $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{3mkT}}$.
Given $T_H = 27^oC = 300 K$ and $T_{He} = 127^oC = 400 K$.
The masses are $m_H = 2$ units and $m_{He} = 4$ units.
The ratio is $\frac{\lambda_H}{\lambda_{He}} = \sqrt{\frac{m_{He} T_{He}}{m_H T_H}} = \sqrt{\frac{4 \times 400}{2 \times 300}} = \sqrt{\frac{1600}{600}} = \sqrt{\frac{8}{3}}$.
32
DifficultMCQ
The potential energy of a particle of mass $m$ is given by $U(x) = \begin{cases} E_0; & 0 \le x \le 1 \\ 0; & x > 1 \end{cases}$. $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ are the de-Broglie wavelengths of the particle when $0 \le x \le 1$ and $x > 1$ respectively. If the total energy of the particle is $2 E_0$,the ratio $\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}$ will be:
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$\sqrt{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(C) The total energy of the particle is $E = 2 E_0$.
For the region $0 \le x \le 1$,the potential energy is $U_1 = E_0$. The kinetic energy is $K_1 = E - U_1 = 2 E_0 - E_0 = E_0$.
The de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_1 = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m K_1}} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m E_0}}$.
For the region $x > 1$,the potential energy is $U_2 = 0$. The kinetic energy is $K_2 = E - U_2 = 2 E_0 - 0 = 2 E_0$.
The de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_2 = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m K_2}} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m(2 E_0)}} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{4m E_0}}$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2} = \frac{h / \sqrt{2m E_0}}{h / \sqrt{4m E_0}} = \sqrt{\frac{4m E_0}{2m E_0}} = \sqrt{2}$.
33
DifficultMCQ
The $log-log$ graph between the energy $E$ of an electron and its de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ will be
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of an electron with energy $E$ is given by the relation:
$\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m}} \cdot E^{-1/2}$
Taking the logarithm on both sides:
$\log \lambda = \log \left( \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m}} \cdot E^{-1/2} \right)$
Using the properties of logarithms:
$\log \lambda = \log \left( \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m}} \right) + \log (E^{-1/2})$
$\log \lambda = -\frac{1}{2} \log E + \log \left( \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m}} \right)$
This equation is in the form of a straight line $y = mx + c$,where:
$y = \log \lambda$
$x = \log E$
$m = -1/2$ (slope)
$c = \log \left( \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m}} \right)$ (positive intercept on the $y$-axis)
Since the slope is negative,the graph is a straight line with a negative slope,which corresponds to the graph shown in option $C$.
34
DifficultMCQ
Consider an electron $(m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg)$ confined by electrical forces to move between two rigid walls separated by $1.0 \times 10^{-9} \ m$,which is about five atomic diameters. The quantized energy value for the lowest stationary state is
A
$12 \times 10^{-20} \ J$
B
$6.0 \times 10^{-20} \ J$
C
$6.0 \times 10^{-18} \ J$
D
$6 \ J$

Solution

(B) For an electron confined between two rigid walls of length $L$,the particle acts like a standing wave. For the lowest energy state (ground state),the length $L$ corresponds to half a wavelength: $L = \frac{\lambda}{2}$,so $\lambda = 2L$.
Given $L = 1.0 \times 10^{-9} \ m$,we have $\lambda = 2 \times 10^{-9} \ m$.
Using the de Broglie relation $p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$,the kinetic energy $E$ is given by $E = \frac{p^2}{2m} = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2}$.
Substituting the values: $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$,$m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,and $\lambda = 2 \times 10^{-9} \ m$:
$E = \frac{(6.63 \times 10^{-34})^2}{2 \times (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) \times (2 \times 10^{-9})^2}$
$E = \frac{43.96 \times 10^{-68}}{18.2 \times 10^{-31} \times 4 \times 10^{-18}}$
$E = \frac{43.96 \times 10^{-68}}{72.8 \times 10^{-49}} \approx 0.6038 \times 10^{-19} \ J = 6.038 \times 10^{-20} \ J$.
Thus,the closest value is $6.0 \times 10^{-20} \ J$.
Solution diagram
35
MediumMCQ
We wish to see inside an atom. Assuming the atom to have a diameter of $100 \ pm$, this means that one must be able to resolve a width of say $10 \ pm$. If an electron microscope is used, the minimum electron energy required is about....... $KeV$.
A
$1.5$
B
$15$
C
$150$
D
$0.15$

Solution

(B) The wavelength of the electron wave must be $\lambda = 10 \ pm = 10 \times 10^{-12} \ m$.
Using the de Broglie wavelength formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$, we can solve for energy $E$:
$E = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2}$
Substituting the values $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$, $m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$, and $\lambda = 10^{-11} \ m$:
$E = \frac{(6.63 \times 10^{-34})^2}{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times (10^{-11})^2} \ J$
$E \approx 2.41 \times 10^{-15} \ J$
To convert this energy into $eV$, divide by $1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ J/eV$:
$E = \frac{2.41 \times 10^{-15}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}} \ eV \approx 15062 \ eV \approx 15 \ KeV$.
36
MediumMCQ
Two particles have the same charge. If they are accelerated through the same potential difference,what will be the ratio of their de Broglie wavelengths?
A
$\lambda_1 : \lambda_2 = 1 : 1$
B
$\lambda_1 : \lambda_2 = m_2 : m_1$
C
$\lambda_1 : \lambda_2 = \sqrt{m_2} : \sqrt{m_1}$
D
$\lambda_1 : \lambda_2 = \sqrt{m_1} : \sqrt{m_2}$

Solution

(C) Let the two particles have charges $q_1$ and $q_2$. Given $q_1 = q_2 = q$. Both are accelerated through the same potential difference $V$.
The kinetic energy $K$ acquired by a particle of charge $q$ accelerated through potential $V$ is $K = qV$.
Since $K = \frac{p^2}{2m}$,we have $p = \sqrt{2mK} = \sqrt{2mqV}$.
The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mqV}}$.
Since $h$,$q$,and $V$ are constant for both particles,we have $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{m}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of their wavelengths is $\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2} = \sqrt{\frac{m_2}{m_1}}$.
37
DifficultMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength of an electron in a metal at $27^{\circ}C$ is compared with the given mean distance between two electrons in the metal,which is $2 \times 10^{-10} \ m$. The ratio of the mean distance to the de Broglie wavelength is approximately:
A
$1.03$
B
$0.03$
C
$0.09$
D
$1.08$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{3mk_BT}}$.
Here,$m = 9.11 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$,$k_B = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \ J/K$,and $T = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Substituting these values:
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{3 \times (9.11 \times 10^{-31}) \times (1.38 \times 10^{-23}) \times 300}}$
$\lambda \approx 6.2 \times 10^{-9} \ m$.
The mean distance between two electrons is $r = 2 \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
The ratio is $\frac{r}{\lambda} = \frac{2 \times 10^{-10}}{6.2 \times 10^{-9}} \approx 0.03$.
38
DifficultMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength associated with a proton changes by $0.25\%$. If its momentum changes by $p_0$,then its initial momentum is ......
A
$10\ p_0$
B
$p_0/400$
C
$401\ p_0$
D
$p_0/100$

Solution

(C) The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,which implies $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{p}$.
Given that the wavelength changes by $0.25\%$,the new wavelength $\lambda' = \lambda + \frac{0.25}{100}\lambda = 1.0025\lambda$.
Since the wavelength increases,the momentum must decrease. Let the new momentum be $p' = p - p_0$.
Using the relation $\lambda' = \frac{h}{p'}$,we have $1.0025\lambda = \frac{h}{p - p_0}$.
Dividing this by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,we get $1.0025 = \frac{p}{p - p_0}$.
$1.0025(p - p_0) = p$.
$1.0025p - 1.0025p_0 = p$.
$0.0025p = 1.0025p_0$.
$p = \frac{1.0025}{0.0025}p_0 = 401\ p_0$.
39
MediumMCQ
Find the de Broglie wavelength of an electron in a metal at $27^{\circ}C$.
A
$6.2 \times 10^{-9} \ m$
B
$6.3 \times 10^{-11} \ m$
C
$6.2 \times 10^{-12} \ m$
D
$7.1 \times 10^{-20} \ m$

Solution

(A) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{3mk_BT}}$
Given values are:
Mass of electron,$m = 9.11 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$
Boltzmann constant,$k_B = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \ J/K$
Temperature,$T = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$
Planck's constant,$h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{3 \times (9.11 \times 10^{-31}) \times (1.38 \times 10^{-23}) \times 300}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{11293.62 \times 10^{-54}}}$
$\lambda = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{1.0627 \times 10^{-25}}$
$\lambda \approx 6.24 \times 10^{-9} \ m$
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
40
MediumMCQ
Find the ratio of the de Broglie wavelengths of a proton and an $\alpha$-particle accelerated through the same potential difference.
A
$2\sqrt{2} : 1$
B
$1 : 2\sqrt{2}$
C
$2 : 1$
D
$1 : 2$

Solution

(A) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of a particle accelerated through a potential difference $V$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mqV}}$.
For a proton $(p)$: $m_p = m$, $q_p = e$.
For an $\alpha$-particle $(\alpha)$: $m_{\alpha} = 4m$, $q_{\alpha} = 2e$.
The ratio of the wavelengths is:
$\frac{\lambda_p}{\lambda_{\alpha}} = \frac{h / \sqrt{2m_p q_p V}}{h / \sqrt{2m_{\alpha} q_{\alpha} V}} = \sqrt{\frac{m_{\alpha} q_{\alpha}}{m_p q_p}}$.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{\lambda_p}{\lambda_{\alpha}} = \sqrt{\frac{4m \times 2e}{m \times e}} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}$.
Thus, the ratio is $2\sqrt{2} : 1$.
41
EasyMCQ
If particles move with the same velocity,the de Broglie wavelength is maximum for .........
A
Proton
B
$\alpha$-particle
C
Neutron
D
$\beta$-particle

Solution

(D) The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Since the velocity $v$ is the same for all particles,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{m}$.
This means the particle with the smallest mass will have the maximum de Broglie wavelength.
The masses of the given particles are in the order: $m_{\alpha} > m_n \approx m_p > m_{\beta}$.
Since the $\beta$-particle (electron) has the smallest mass among the given options,it will have the maximum de Broglie wavelength.
42
EasyMCQ
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A
de Broglie waves are probability waves and are not physically generated.
B
The de Broglie wavelength of a moving particle is inversely proportional to its momentum.
C
The wave nature is associated only with atomic particles.
D
Generally,the wave nature of matter is not observed.

Solution

(C) According to the de Broglie hypothesis,every moving particle,whether microscopic (like an electron) or macroscopic (like a ball),is associated with a wave known as a matter wave or de Broglie wave.
$1$. Statement $A$ is correct: de Broglie waves represent the probability of finding a particle and are not physical waves like sound or water waves.
$2$. Statement $B$ is correct: The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = h/p$,where $h$ is Planck's constant and $p$ is momentum. Thus,$\lambda \propto 1/p$.
$3$. Statement $C$ is incorrect: The wave nature is associated with all particles,regardless of their size (atomic or macroscopic). However,for macroscopic objects,the wavelength is too small to be detected.
$4$. Statement $D$ is correct: Due to the extremely small value of Planck's constant $h$,the wavelength of macroscopic objects is negligible,making the wave nature unobservable in daily life.
Therefore,the incorrect statement is $C$.
43
DifficultMCQ
The de Broglie wavelength of a neutron at $27^{\circ}C$ is $\lambda$. What will be its de Broglie wavelength at $927^{\circ}C$?
A
$\lambda /2$
B
$\lambda /3$
C
$\lambda /4$
D
$\lambda /9$

Solution

(A) The kinetic energy of a neutron at temperature $T$ is given by $K.E. = \frac{3}{2}kT = \frac{p^2}{2m}$.
Thus,the momentum $p = \sqrt{3mkT}$.
The de Broglie wavelength is $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{3mkT}}$.
This implies $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{T}}$.
Given $T_1 = 27^{\circ}C = 300 \ K$ and $T_2 = 927^{\circ}C = 1200 \ K$.
Therefore,$\frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_1}{T_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{300}{1200}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Hence,$\lambda_2 = \frac{\lambda}{2}$.
44
DifficultMCQ
If the momentum of an electron is changed by $P_m$ and the associated de Broglie wavelength changes by $0.50\ \%$, find the initial momentum of the electron. (in $P_m$)
A
$180$
B
$200$
C
$150$
D
$210$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
Taking the derivative, we get $d\lambda = -\frac{h}{p^2} dp$.
Dividing by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$, we obtain $\frac{d\lambda}{\lambda} = -\frac{dp}{p}$.
Taking the magnitude, $\frac{|d\lambda|}{\lambda} = \frac{|dp|}{p}$.
Given $\frac{|d\lambda|}{\lambda} \times 100 = 0.50\ \%$, so $\frac{|d\lambda|}{\lambda} = \frac{0.50}{100} = \frac{1}{200}$.
Given the change in momentum $|dp| = P_m$, we have $\frac{P_m}{p} = \frac{1}{200}$.
Therefore, the initial momentum $p = 200\ P_m$.
45
EasyMCQ
If a photon,an electron,and a uranium nucleus have the same de Broglie wavelength,which one will have the highest energy?
A
Photon
B
Electron
C
Uranium nucleus
D
Depends on the wavelength and properties of the particle

Solution

(A) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is related to momentum $p$ as $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$.
For a particle with mass $m$ and kinetic energy $E$,the momentum is $p = \sqrt{2mE}$,so $\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$.
Rearranging for energy,we get $E = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2}$.
For a photon,the energy is $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$.
Comparing the two,since the mass $m$ of the uranium nucleus is much larger than the mass of the electron,and the photon's energy expression is inversely proportional to $\lambda$ (rather than $\lambda^2$),the photon has the highest energy for a given wavelength $\lambda$.
46
MediumMCQ
The wavelength of a very fast-moving electron $(v \approx c)$ is:
A
$\lambda = \frac{h}{m_0 v / \sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}$
B
$\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2 m_0 E}}$
C
$\lambda^2 = \frac{h^2}{\sqrt{2 m_0 E}}$
D
$\lambda = \frac{h}{m_0 v}$

Solution

(A) According to the de Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$,where $p$ is the momentum of the particle.
For a particle moving at relativistic speeds $(v \approx c)$,the mass $m$ is given by the relativistic mass formula: $m = \frac{m_0}{\sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}$,where $m_0$ is the rest mass.
The momentum $p$ is defined as $p = m \cdot v$.
Substituting the expression for relativistic mass into the momentum formula,we get: $p = \frac{m_0 v}{\sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}$.
Finally,substituting this into the de Broglie wavelength equation,we obtain: $\lambda = \frac{h}{m_0 v / \sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}$.
47
EasyMCQ
If the velocity of an electron increases,what will be the change in its de Broglie wavelength?
A
It will increase
B
It will decrease
C
It will remain constant
D
It will become double

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant,$m$ is the mass of the electron,and $v$ is its velocity.
From this relation,we can see that $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{v}$.
This implies that the de Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the velocity of the electron.
Therefore,if the velocity $v$ of the electron increases,the de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ will decrease.
48
MediumMCQ
If the velocity of a free electron is doubled,the change in its de Broglie wavelength will be ...
A
Increase by $\lambda/2$
B
Decrease by $\lambda/2$
C
Increase by $2\lambda$
D
Decrease by $2\lambda$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is given by the formula $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Since $h$ and $m$ are constants,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{v}$.
Let the initial velocity be $v_1 = v$ and the initial wavelength be $\lambda_1 = \lambda$.
When the velocity is doubled,the new velocity is $v_2 = 2v$.
The new wavelength is $\lambda_2 = \frac{h}{m(2v)} = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{h}{mv} \right) = \frac{\lambda}{2}$.
The change in wavelength is $\Delta \lambda = \lambda_1 - \lambda_2 = \lambda - \frac{\lambda}{2} = \frac{\lambda}{2}$.
Thus,the wavelength decreases by $\frac{\lambda}{2}$.

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