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A particle of mass \[ 2\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg} \] has de-Broglie wavelength of \[ 3.3\times10^{-10}\,\text{m}. \] The kinetic energy of this particle is:
\[ \text{(Planck’s constant } h=6.6\times10^{-34}\,\text{J-s)} \]

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For de-Broglie wavelength problems, directly use: \[ K=\frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2} \] to save calculation time.
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026
  • \(5\times10^{-20}\,\text{J}\)
  • \(8\times10^{-20}\,\text{J}\)
  • \(1\times10^{-21}\,\text{J}\)
  • \(6\times10^{-22}\,\text{J}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use de-Broglie wavelength relation.
According to de-Broglie hypothesis, \[ \lambda=\frac{h}{p} \] where \[ p=mv \] Hence, \[ mv=\frac{h}{\lambda} \]

Step 2: Write the expression for kinetic energy.
Kinetic energy is \[ K=\frac{1}{2}mv^2 \] Using \[ mv=\frac{h}{\lambda}, \] we get \[ K=\frac{1}{2m}\left(\frac{h}{\lambda}\right)^2 \] Thus, \[ K=\frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2} \]

Step 3: Substitute the given values.
\[ h=6.6\times10^{-34}\,\text{J-s} \] \[ m=2\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg} \] \[ \lambda=3.3\times10^{-10}\,\text{m} \] Therefore, \[ K= \frac{(6.6\times10^{-34})^2} {2(2\times10^{-27})(3.3\times10^{-10})^2} \]

Step 4: Simplify the expression.
\[ (6.6)^2=43.56 \] \[ (3.3)^2=10.89 \] \[ K= \frac{43.56\times10^{-68}} {4\times10.89\times10^{-47}} \] \[ K= \frac{43.56}{43.56}\times10^{-21} \] \[ K=10^{-21}\,\text{J} \]

Step 5: Final conclusion.
Hence, the kinetic energy of the particle is \[ \boxed{1\times10^{-21}\,\text{J}} \]
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