Let an electron beam be accelerated by adjustable potential V. If we decrease potential V, the wavelength of the matter wave associated with the electron will:
Correct answer: A. increase
- A. increase
- B. decrease
- C. remain the same
- D. sometimes increase sometimes decrease
Explanation
Decreasing potential reduces the electron's kinetic energy and momentum.By De Broglie's equation (λ = h/p), lower momentum implies a longer wavelength. Thus, wavelength increases.
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