The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle having kinetic energy E is λ . How much extra energy must be…

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. 7E9
  3. 16E9
  4. E9

Solution

Recall the formula of de-Broglie wavelength, λ=hp, here p is the linear momentum of the particle, now use the relation between linear momentum and kinetic energy, p=2EmE1λ2E=kλ2

and E'=16k9λ2ΔE=7E9.

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (26 Aug Shift 2)

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