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For a given kinetic energy, which of the following has the smallest de Broglie wavelength : electron, proton and `alpha-particle`?

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To determine which particle has the smallest de Broglie wavelength for a given kinetic energy, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the de Broglie wavelength formula The de Broglie wavelength (\( \lambda \)) is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mK}} \] where: ...
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