Wave Nature of Matter

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Wave Nature of Matter: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electromagnetic Wave, de-Broglie Wave and, de-Broglie Wavelength

Important Questions on Wave Nature of Matter

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Given below are two charged subatomic particles P and Q, that are accelerated through same potential difference V.

Here, Masses: mP=mQ Charges: 12qP=qQ

Which of the two sub atomic particles will have longer de Broglie wavelength?

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From the following, moving with the same velocity, the one which has the largest wavelength:

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The relativistic expression for the wavelength of electrons moving with very high speed is

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Consider an EM wave with magnetic field B=10-4sinωt-kx. The maximum value of its electric field in SI units is

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De-Broglie equation is applicable to photons only.

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De-Broglie wavelength is the ratio of Planck's constant and momentum of a photon.

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A monochromatic radiation of wavelength λ is incident on an hydrogen atom that lifts it to 3rd orbit from ground level. Find the wavelength and frequency of incident photon.

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A cracker of mass M at rest explodes in two parts of masses m1 and m2 with non-zero velocities. Find the ratio of the de Broglie wavelength of two particles.

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Find the wavelength of a proton accelerated by a potential difference of 50 V.

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Find momentum of the electron having de Broglie wavelength of 0.5 Å.

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The moving electron and a photon has same de Broglie wavelength. Show that the electron possesses more energy than carried by the photon.

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On the basis of de Broglie hypothesis, obtain the relation for wavelength of an electron accelerated by a p.d of 'V' volt.

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Explain the concept of de Broglie wave (matter wave).

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At room temperature T=300 K neutrons are in thermal equilibrium. Find out their de-Broglie wavelengths.

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Calculate the de-Broglie wavelengths associated with an electron and an α particle accelerated by equal potential difference of 100 V.

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The de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron emerging from an electron-gun is 0.1227 Å. The value of the accelerating voltage applied on the gun is

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Which of the following components are included in the two-sector model of income determination?

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Which policy of the British was a major cause of discontent that led to the Revolt of 1857?

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What is the primary sector in the GDP of China?

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Which economic system did India adopt after independence?