Calculate the wavelength (in nanometer) associated with a proton moving at 1.0×103ms−1 (Mass of proton=1.67×10−27kg) (Planck's constant(h)=6.63×10−34Js)
A
0.40 nm
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B
1.5 nm
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C
10.0 nm
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D
2.3 nm
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Solution
The correct option is A 0.40 nm According to de-Broglie hypothesis, λ=hmv
where,
h = Planck's constant =6.63×10−34Js
m = mass of the object =1.67×10−27kg
v = velocity of object =1000m/s
Substituting the values, λ=6.63×10−341.67×10−27×1000 =3.97×10−10m =0.397nm≈0.40nm