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PhysicsMediumMCQ2021 · 26 Aug Shift 2

Q17.The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle having kinetic energy E is λ. How much extra energy must be given to this particle so that the de-Broglie wavelength reduces to 75% of the initial value? (1) E (2) 7E 9 (3) 16E (4) E 9 9

What This Question Tests

This question involves relating de Broglie wavelength to kinetic energy and calculating the additional energy required to reduce the wavelength to a specified percentage.

Concepts Tested

De Broglie wavelengthKinetic energyMomentum

Formulas Used

λ = h/p

p = √(2mE_k)

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