If λ1 and λ2 denote the de-Broglie wavelength of two particles with same masses but charges in the ratio of 1 : 2 after they are accelerated from rest through the same potential difference, then:
A
λ1=λ2
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B
λ1<λ2
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C
λ1>λ2
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is Bλ1>λ2 λ=h√2mKE and KE=qV where q is the charge on the particle.
Since the particles have same mass, λ1λ2=√KE2√KE1.