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Statement I: An electron beam is used to obtain interference in a simple Young's double-slit experiment arrangement with appropriate distance between the slits. If the speed of electrons in increased, the fringe width decreases.
Statement II: de Broglie wavelength of electron is inversely proportional to the speed of the electrons.

A

Statement I is True, statement II is True, Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is Ture, Statement II is Ture, Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both statements and their implications in the context of the Young's double-slit experiment with an electron beam. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Fringe Width**: The fringe width (β) in a Young's double-slit experiment is given by the formula: \[ \beta = \frac{d \cdot \lambda}{D} \] where: - \(d\) = distance between the slits - \(\lambda\) = wavelength of the light (or in this case, the de Broglie wavelength of the electrons) - \(D\) = distance from the slits to the screen 2. **Using de Broglie Wavelength**: For electrons, the wavelength is given by the de Broglie relation: \[ \lambda_b = \frac{h}{mv} \] where: - \(h\) = Planck's constant - \(m\) = mass of the electron - \(v\) = speed of the electron 3. **Substituting de Broglie Wavelength into Fringe Width**: Substituting the de Broglie wavelength into the fringe width formula, we get: \[ \beta = \frac{d \cdot \left(\frac{h}{mv}\right)}{D} = \frac{dh}{mvD} \] 4. **Analyzing the Effect of Speed on Fringe Width**: From the formula \(\beta = \frac{dh}{mvD}\), we can see that: - As the speed \(v\) of the electrons increases, the term \(mv\) in the denominator increases. - This results in a decrease in fringe width \(\beta\). 5. **Conclusion for Statement I**: Therefore, Statement I is true: If the speed of electrons is increased, the fringe width decreases. 6. **Analyzing Statement II**: Statement II states that the de Broglie wavelength of the electron is inversely proportional to the speed of the electrons. From the de Broglie wavelength formula \(\lambda_b = \frac{h}{mv}\), it is clear that as \(v\) increases, \(\lambda_b\) decreases. 7. **Conclusion for Statement II**: Thus, Statement II is also true: The de Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the speed of the electrons. ### Final Conclusion: Both statements are true.

To solve the question, we need to analyze both statements and their implications in the context of the Young's double-slit experiment with an electron beam. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Fringe Width**: The fringe width (β) in a Young's double-slit experiment is given by the formula: \[ \beta = \frac{d \cdot \lambda}{D} ...
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