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An electron of mass m and a photon have same energy E. The ratio of wavelength of electron to that of photon is : (c being the velocity of light)

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Electron: lambda = h/sqrt(2mE); photon: lambda = hc/E.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\frac{1}{c}\left(\frac{2m}{E}\right)^{1/2}\)
  • \(\frac{1}{c}\left(\frac{E}{2m}\right)^{1/2}\)
  • \(\left(\frac{E}{2m}\right)^{1/2}\)
  • \(c(2mE)^{1/2}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Electron (kinetic energy E): \(p=\sqrt{2mE}\), so \(\lambda_e=\frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}\).
Photon: \(E=\frac{hc}{\lambda_p}\), so \(\lambda_p=\frac{hc}{E}\).
Ratio: \(\frac{\lambda_e}{\lambda_p}=\frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}\cdot\frac{E}{hc}=\frac{1}{c}\frac{E}{\sqrt{2mE}}=\frac{1}{c}\sqrt{\frac{E}{2m}}\).
Answer: (2) \(\frac{1}{c}\left(\frac{E}{2m}\right)^{1/2}\)
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