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An `alpha` particle and a proton are accelerated from rest by a potential difference of 100V. After this, their de-Broglie wavelengths are `lambda_a`
and `lambda_p` respectively. The ratio `(lambda_p)/(lambda_a)`, to the nearest integer, is.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the ratio of the de-Broglie wavelengths of a proton and an alpha particle after they have been accelerated through a potential difference of 100V. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the de-Broglie wavelength formula**: The de-Broglie wavelength (\( \lambda \)) is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{p} ...
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