If electron and proton have same de broglie wavelength, which have greater speed?
Correct answer: A. Electron
- A. Electron
- B. Proton
- C. Both have same
- D. Electron and Proton cannot have wavelength
Explanation
Option A is correct.The electron is much lighter than the proton (approximately 1836 times lighter), for them to have the same momentum, the electron must have a greater velocity (speed) compared to the proton. This is because, for the same momentum, a lighter particle needs to move faster than a heavier particle. λ =h/pλ =h/mvv=h/mλ v∝ 1/m
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