Wave Nature of Matter

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Wave Nature of Matter: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electromagnetic Wave, de-Broglie Wave and, de-Broglie Wavelength

Important Questions on Wave Nature of Matter

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A proton and an α-particle are accelerated from rest by 2 V and 4 V potentials, respectively. The ratio of their de-Broglie wavelength is :

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The de Broglie wavelength of an electron having kinetic energy E is λ. If the kinetic energy of electron becomes E4, then its de-Broglie wavelength will be:

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The ratio of the de-Broglie wavelengths of proton and electron having same kinetic energy:
(Assume mp=me×1849)

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Proton (P) and electron (e) will have same de-Broglie wavelength when the ratio of their momentum is (assume, mp=1849 me)

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The de Broglie wavelength of a molecule in a gas at room temperature 300 K is λ1. If the temperature of the gas is increased to 600 K, then the de Broglie wavelength of the same gas molecule becomes

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The kinetic energy of an electron, α-particle and a proton are given as 4K, 2K and K respectively. The de-Broglie wavelength associated with electron (λe), α-particle (λα) and the proton (λp) are as follows:

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If de-Broglie wavelength is λ when energy is E (Kinetic energy). Find the wavelength at E4(Kinetic energy).

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Find ratio of de-Broglie wavelength of a proton and an α-particle, when accelerated through a potential difference of 2 V and 4 V respectively.

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For an electron and a protonmp=1847 me with same de-Broglie wavelength, the ratio of linear momentum is equal to:

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Kinetic energy of electron, proton and a particle is given as K, 2K and 4K respectively, then which of the following gives the correct order of de-Broglie wavelengths of electron, proton and a particle

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Given below are two charged subatomic particles P and Q, that are accelerated through same potential difference V.

Here, Masses: mP=mQ Charges: 12qP=qQ

Which of the two sub atomic particles will have longer de Broglie wavelength?

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de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron in the 3rd  orbit of He+ ion is equal to

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A subatomic particle of mass 10-18μg is in thermal equilibrium with its surrounding at a temperature of 400 K. Then the wave length of this particle will be

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When the electron orbiting in hydrogen atom in its ground state moves to third excited state, the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it

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A particle of mass 4×10-27 kg is moving with velocity 3×105 m s-1. The de Broglie wavelength associated with the particle is(Use h=6.6×10-34 J s)

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If the mass and the kinetic energy of the particle is increased each by 1%, the percentage change in the de -Broglie wavelength is

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In a photoelectric experiment light of wavelength 800 nm produces photoelectrons with the smallest de Broglie wavelength of 1 nm. Then the work function of the metal used in the experiment is nearly

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The momenta of a proton, a neutron and an electron are in the ratio 3:2:1, then their respective de Broglie wavelengths are in the ratio

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The ratio of de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron in ground state and second excited state of a hydrogen atom is

Choose the correct statement.

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Relation between mass and Planck constant