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Q.

If the momentum of electron is changed by P, then the de Broglie wavelength associated with it changes by 0.5%. The initial momentum of electron will be :

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a

200P

b

400P

c

P200

d

100P

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The de-Broglie‟s wavelength associated with the moving electron  λ=hp, where p = momentum of the electron.

Differentiating, dλλ=-dpp

Assuming small changes,

λλ=pp      p=pλλ

Using values given in problem, 

Initial momentum,   pi=P0.5100=200P

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