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The de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron and a proton were calculated by accelerating them through same potential of 100 V. What should nearly be the ratio of their wavelengths? (\(m_p = 1.00727\ \mathrm{u}\), \(m_e = 0.00055\ \mathrm{u}\))

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For equal charge and accelerating potential, \(\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mqV}} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{m}}\).
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(41.4 : 1\)
  • \((1860)^2 : 1\)
  • \(1860 : 1\)
  • \(43 : 1\)
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Solution and Explanation

\(\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mqV}}\). Electron and proton have the same charge magnitude and the same V, so \(\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{m}}\).
\(\frac{\lambda_e}{\lambda_p} = \sqrt{\frac{m_p}{m_e}} = \sqrt{\frac{1.00727}{0.00055}} = \sqrt{1831.4} = 42.8 \approx 43\).
So the ratio is about \(43 : 1\).

Answer: (4) \(43 : 1\)
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