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If travelling at same speeds, which of the following matter waves have the shortest wave­length ?

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Electron
Alpha particle `(He^(2+))`
Neutron
Proton

Solution :According to de-Broglie equation, wavelength, `lambda=(h)/(MV)`For same speed of different PARTICLES, i.e., electron, proton, neutron and `alpha` particle `lambda` particle `lambda prop (1)/(m)`
h is CONSTANT. So, GREATER the mass of matter waves, lesser is wavelength and vice-versa. In these matter waves, alpha particle `(He^(2+))` has higher mass, therefore, shortest wavelength.


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