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An EM wave of wavelength `lambda` is incident on a photosensitive surface of negligible work function. If the photoelectrons emitted from this surface have the de-Broglie wavelength `lambda_1`, prove that
`lambda=((2mc)/h)lambda_1^2`

A

`lamda=(mc)/(h)lamda^('2)`

B

`lamda=(3mc)/(2h)lamda^('2)`

C

`lamda=(2mc)/(h)lamda^('2)`

D

`lamda=(5mc)/(h)lamda^('2)`

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To prove the relation \( \lambda = \frac{2mc}{h} \lambda_1^2 \), we will follow a systematic approach using the principles of photoelectric effect and de-Broglie wavelength. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Energy of Incident Photons:** The energy \( E \) of an incident photon can be expressed using the formula: \[ E = h \nu \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant and \( \nu \) is the frequency of the electromagnetic wave. The frequency is related to the wavelength \( \lambda \) by the equation: \[ \nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} \] where \( c \) is the speed of light. 2. **Relating Photon Energy to Wavelength:** Substituting the expression for frequency into the energy equation gives: \[ E = h \left( \frac{c}{\lambda} \right) = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \] 3. **Kinetic Energy of Emitted Electrons:** Since the work function is negligible, the kinetic energy \( KE \) of the emitted photoelectrons is equal to the energy of the incident photon: \[ KE = E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \] 4. **Using the de-Broglie Wavelength:** The de-Broglie wavelength \( \lambda_1 \) of the emitted electrons can be expressed as: \[ \lambda_1 = \frac{h}{p} \] where \( p \) is the momentum of the electrons. The momentum can also be expressed in terms of kinetic energy: \[ KE = \frac{p^2}{2m} \implies p = \sqrt{2m \cdot KE} \] 5. **Substituting Kinetic Energy:** Substituting the expression for \( KE \) into the momentum equation gives: \[ p = \sqrt{2m \cdot \frac{hc}{\lambda}} = \sqrt{\frac{2m \cdot hc}{\lambda}} \] 6. **Relating de-Broglie Wavelength to Momentum:** Now substituting \( p \) into the de-Broglie wavelength equation: \[ \lambda_1 = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{\frac{2m \cdot hc}{\lambda}}} \] Squaring both sides: \[ \lambda_1^2 = \frac{h^2 \lambda}{2m \cdot hc} \] 7. **Rearranging the Equation:** Rearranging the above equation to express \( \lambda \): \[ \lambda = \frac{2m \cdot c}{h} \lambda_1^2 \] 8. **Final Result:** Thus, we have proved that: \[ \lambda = \frac{2mc}{h} \lambda_1^2 \]

To prove the relation \( \lambda = \frac{2mc}{h} \lambda_1^2 \), we will follow a systematic approach using the principles of photoelectric effect and de-Broglie wavelength. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Energy of Incident Photons:** The energy \( E \) of an incident photon can be expressed using the formula: \[ E = h \nu ...
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