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Which one of the following statements is not ture about de-Broglie waves ?

A

All atomic particles in motion have waves of a definite wavelength associated with them

B

Higher the momentum , the longer is the wave-length

C

Faster the perticle , the shorter is the wave-length

D

For the same volecity , a heavier particle has a shorter wavelength

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the statements regarding de-Broglie waves and identify which one is not true. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding de-Broglie Waves**: - De-Broglie waves describe the wave-particle duality of matter, suggesting that every moving particle has an associated wavelength. - The de-Broglie wavelength (λ) is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{P} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant and \( P \) is the momentum of the particle. 2. **Evaluating the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: "All atomic particles in motion have waves of definite wavelength associated with them." - This statement is **true** because all particles in motion indeed have a de-Broglie wavelength. - **Statement 2**: "Higher the momentum, the longer is the wavelength." - This statement is **false**. According to the de-Broglie wavelength formula, as momentum increases, the wavelength decreases (λ is inversely proportional to P). Thus, this statement is incorrect. - **Statement 3**: "Faster the particle, the shorter is the wavelength." - This statement is **true**. As the speed of the particle increases, its momentum increases, leading to a shorter wavelength. - **Statement 4**: "For the same velocity, a heavier particle has a shorter wavelength." - This statement is **true**. For the same velocity, a heavier particle has greater momentum, which results in a shorter wavelength. 3. **Conclusion**: - The only statement that is not true about de-Broglie waves is **Statement 2**: "Higher the momentum, the longer is the wavelength." ### Final Answer: The statement that is not true about de-Broglie waves is: **"Higher the momentum, the longer is the wavelength."** ---
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