An electron accelerated through a potential difference V 1 has a de-Broglie wavelength of λ . When the…

An electron accelerated through a potential difference V1 has a de-Broglie wavelength of λ. When the potential is changed to V2, its de-Broglie wavelength increases by 50%. The value of V1V2 is equal to :
  1. 3
  2. 94
  3. 32
  4. 4

Solution

Let initial wavelength be λ, then after 50% increase wavelength will become 1.5λ.

Now, KE=P22m=eV & P=hλ

Therefore, eV=hλ22m.

So we can write

eV1=hλ22m   ...Eq(1) and 

eV2=h1.5λ22m   ...Eq(2)

From both equations, we get

V1V2=1.52=94

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (30 Jan Shift 2)

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