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An electron with speed v and a photon with speed c have the same de-Broglic wavelength. If the kinetic energy and momentum of electron is `E_(e)` and `P_(e)` and that of photon is `E_(ph)` and `P_(ph)` respectively, then correct statement is -

A

`(E_(e))/(E_(ph))=(2c)/(v)`

B

`(E_(e))/(E_(ph))=(v)/(2c)`

C

`(P_(e))/(P_(ph))=(2c)/(v)`

D

`(P_(e))/(P_(ph))=(v)/(2c)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the de Broglie wavelength, kinetic energy, and momentum of an electron and a photon. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the de Broglie wavelength The de Broglie wavelength (\( \lambda \)) of a particle is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant and \( p \) is the momentum of the particle. ### Step 2: Write the expressions for the electron and photon For the photon: - The momentum (\( P_{ph} \)) of a photon is given by: \[ P_{ph} = \frac{E_{ph}}{c} \] where \( E_{ph} \) is the energy of the photon and \( c \) is the speed of light. For the electron: - The momentum (\( P_{e} \)) of the electron is given by: \[ P_{e} = m_{e} v \] where \( m_{e} \) is the mass of the electron and \( v \) is its velocity. ### Step 3: Set the de Broglie wavelengths equal Since the de Broglie wavelengths of the electron and the photon are equal, we have: \[ \frac{h}{P_{ph}} = \frac{h}{P_{e}} \] This simplifies to: \[ P_{ph} = P_{e} \] ### Step 4: Substitute the expressions for momentum Substituting the expressions for momentum: \[ \frac{E_{ph}}{c} = m_{e} v \] From this, we can express the energy of the photon in terms of the electron's properties: \[ E_{ph} = m_{e} v c \] ### Step 5: Write the kinetic energy of the electron The kinetic energy (\( E_{e} \)) of the electron is given by: \[ E_{e} = \frac{1}{2} m_{e} v^2 \] ### Step 6: Find the ratio of energies Now we can find the ratio of the energies of the electron and the photon: \[ \frac{E_{e}}{E_{ph}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} m_{e} v^2}{m_{e} v c} \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{E_{e}}{E_{ph}} = \frac{v}{2c} \] ### Conclusion Thus, the correct statement regarding the energies of the electron and the photon is: \[ \frac{E_{e}}{E_{ph}} = \frac{v}{2c} \]

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the de Broglie wavelength, kinetic energy, and momentum of an electron and a photon. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the de Broglie wavelength The de Broglie wavelength (\( \lambda \)) of a particle is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant and \( p \) is the momentum of the particle. ...
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