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The wavelength `lambda` of de Broglie waves associated with an electron (mass `m`, charge) accelerated through a potential difference of `V` is given by (`h` is plank's constant):

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`lambda=h//mV`

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`lambda=h//2 me V`

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`lambda=h//sqrt(meV)`

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`lambda=h//sqrt(2meV)`

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To find the de Broglie wavelength (λ) of an electron that has been accelerated through a potential difference (V), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Concept of Kinetic Energy**: When an electron is accelerated through a potential difference (V), it gains kinetic energy. The kinetic energy (KE) gained by the electron can be expressed as: \[ KE = eV \] where \( e \) is the charge of the electron. 2. **Relate Kinetic Energy to Momentum**: The momentum (P) of an object can be related to its kinetic energy using the formula: \[ KE = \frac{P^2}{2m} \] Rearranging this gives us: \[ P = \sqrt{2m \cdot KE} \] 3. **Substituting Kinetic Energy**: Now, substitute the expression for kinetic energy (KE = eV) into the momentum equation: \[ P = \sqrt{2m \cdot eV} \] 4. **Using the de Broglie Wavelength Formula**: The de Broglie wavelength (λ) is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{P} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant. 5. **Substituting Momentum into the Wavelength Formula**: Now substitute the expression for momentum (P) into the de Broglie wavelength formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m \cdot eV}} \] 6. **Final Expression**: Thus, the wavelength of the de Broglie waves associated with an electron accelerated through a potential difference \( V \) is: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2meV}} \] ### Conclusion: The correct expression for the de Broglie wavelength of an electron accelerated through a potential difference \( V \) is \( \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2meV}} \).
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