Question:

De-Broglie wavelength of neutron at \(27^\circ C\) is \(\lambda\). Find at \(927^\circ C\).

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De-Broglie wavelength $\propto$ \(1/\sqrt{T}\) for thermal particles.
Updated On: Apr 23, 2026
  • \(\lambda/2\)
  • \(\lambda/3\)
  • \(\lambda/4\)
  • \(\lambda/9\)
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Solution and Explanation

Concept: \[ \lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{T}} \]

Step 1:
Convert temperature
\[ T_1 = 27^\circ C = 300K,\quad T_2 = 927^\circ C = 1200K \]

Step 2:
Ratio
\[ \frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_1}{T_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{300}{1200}} = \frac{1}{2} \] Conclusion: \[ \lambda_2 = \frac{\lambda}{2} \]
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