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Which one of the following statements is not ture about de-Broglie waves ?

A

All atomic particles in motion have waves of a definite wavelength associated with them

B

Higher the momentum , the longer is the wave-length

C

Faster the perticle , the shorter is the wave-length

D

For the same volecity , a heavier particle has a shorter wavelength

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To determine which statement is not true about de-Broglie waves, we will analyze each option provided. The de-Broglie hypothesis states that every moving particle has an associated wave, and the wavelength (λ) of this wave is inversely proportional to its momentum (p). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding de-Broglie Waves**: - According to de-Broglie's theory, every particle in motion has a wavelength associated with it, given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant and \( p \) is the momentum of the particle. 2. **Analyzing Option 1**: - **Statement**: "All atomic particles in motion have waves of a definite wavelength associated with them." - **Analysis**: This statement is true as it directly reflects the de-Broglie hypothesis. 3. **Analyzing Option 2**: - **Statement**: "Higher the momentum, the longer is the wavelength." - **Analysis**: This statement is false. According to the de-Broglie relation, wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum. Therefore, if momentum increases, the wavelength decreases. This makes this statement incorrect. 4. **Analyzing Option 3**: - **Statement**: "Faster the particle, the shorter is the wavelength." - **Analysis**: This statement is true. As the speed of the particle increases, its momentum increases, leading to a shorter wavelength. 5. **Analyzing Option 4**: - **Statement**: "For the same velocity, a heavier particle has a shorter wavelength." - **Analysis**: This statement is also true. If the velocity is constant and the mass increases, the momentum increases, resulting in a shorter wavelength. 6. **Conclusion**: - The only statement that is not true about de-Broglie waves is **Option 2**: "Higher the momentum, the longer is the wavelength." ### Final Answer: **Option 2** is not true about de-Broglie waves.
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