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Q.

Consider two particles of different masses. In which of the following situations, the heavier of the two
particles will have smaller de-Broglie wavelength? [WB JEE 2015] 

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a

Both have a free fall through the same height

b

Both move with the same kinetic energy

c

Both move with the same linear momentum

d

Both move with the same speed

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The de-Broglie wavelength is 

λ=hmvm=hλvm1λ, if hv= constant 

Again, hν will be constant only when ν is constant.

Thus, in present case the de-Broglie wavelength of heavier particle will be smaller, when the velocities of two particles will be same.

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