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Physics Question on de broglie hypothesis

If particles are moving with same velocity, then De-Broglie wavelength is maximum for :

A

Proton

B

α\alpha-particle

C

Neutron

D

β\beta-particle

Answer

β\beta-particle

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D) : β\beta-particle
∵ λ = hmv\frac{h}{mv}
∴ λ ∝ 1m\frac{1}{m}