If the particles are moving with same velocity, then maximum de-Broglie wavelength is for

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  1. Proton
  2. Neutron
  3. ∝-particle
  4. 𝛽- particle

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Option 4 : 𝛽- particle
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Explanation:

de-Broglie Wavelength of Particles:

  • de-Broglie wavelength is given by the formula: λ = h / p, where λ is the wavelength, h is Planck's constant, and p is the momentum of the particle.
  • The momentum p is defined as p = mv, where m is the mass of the particle and v is its velocity.
  • Since all particles are moving with the same velocity, the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the mass of the particle.
  • The particle with the least mass will have the maximum de-Broglie wavelength for a given velocity.

 

Out of the listed particles, the β-particle (which is an electron) has the least mass. As the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the mass, the β-particle will have the maximum de-Broglie wavelength compared to the proton, neutron, and α-particle, which all have larger masses.

The correct answer is: β-particle.

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