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If `E_1, E_2 and E_3` represent respectively the kinetic energies of an electron, an `alpha - particle` and a proton each having same de-Broglie wavelength, then

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`E_1gtE_3gtE_2`

B

`E_2gtE_3gtE_1`

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`E_1gtE_2gtE_3`

D

`E_1=E_2=E_3`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the kinetic energies of an electron, an alpha particle, and a proton, given that they all have the same de-Broglie wavelength. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding de-Broglie Wavelength**: The de-Broglie wavelength (\( \lambda \)) of a particle is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant, \( m \) is the mass of the particle, and \( K \) is the kinetic energy of the particle. 2. **Rearranging the Formula**: Rearranging the formula for kinetic energy, we get: \[ K = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda^2} \] This shows that the kinetic energy \( K \) is inversely proportional to the mass \( m \) of the particle when the wavelength \( \lambda \) is constant. 3. **Comparing Masses**: - Let \( m_e \) be the mass of the electron. - Let \( m_p \) be the mass of the proton. - Let \( m_{\alpha} \) be the mass of the alpha particle. The masses are approximately: - \( m_e \) (electron) < \( m_p \) (proton) < \( m_{\alpha} \) (alpha particle) 4. **Kinetic Energy Relations**: Since \( K \) is inversely proportional to \( m \): - For the electron: \( E_1 = K_e \) (highest kinetic energy since \( m_e \) is the smallest) - For the proton: \( E_3 = K_p \) - For the alpha particle: \( E_2 = K_{\alpha} \) (lowest kinetic energy since \( m_{\alpha} \) is the largest) 5. **Order of Kinetic Energies**: From the above relationships, we can conclude: \[ E_1 > E_3 > E_2 \] Thus, the order of kinetic energies is: - \( E_1 \) (electron) > \( E_3 \) (proton) > \( E_2 \) (alpha particle) ### Final Answer: The correct order of kinetic energies is: \[ E_1 > E_3 > E_2 \]

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the kinetic energies of an electron, an alpha particle, and a proton, given that they all have the same de-Broglie wavelength. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding de-Broglie Wavelength**: The de-Broglie wavelength (\( \lambda \)) of a particle is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}} ...
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