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According to de Broglie, matter has a wave character. still we cannot measure the wavelength of even 1 mg mass. It is because:

A

actually it does not have a wave character

B

wavelength of particle cannot be measured

C

the diffraction grating required to measure it will be impossibly small

D

it can be measured

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To solve the question, we need to understand the de Broglie hypothesis and how it relates to the wavelength of matter, particularly for a mass of 1 mg. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding de Broglie's Hypothesis**: According to de Broglie, all matter exhibits wave-like properties. The wavelength (λ) associated with a particle can be calculated using the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{mv} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant, \( m \) is the mass of the particle, and \( v \) is its velocity. 2. **Convert Mass to Kilograms**: The mass given is 1 mg, which we need to convert to kilograms for consistency in SI units: \[ 1 \text{ mg} = 1 \times 10^{-3} \text{ g} = 1 \times 10^{-6} \text{ kg} \] 3. **Substituting Values into the de Broglie Equation**: To find the wavelength, we need to substitute the mass into the de Broglie equation. However, we also need to consider a realistic velocity for this mass. For simplicity, let's assume a very small velocity (for example, \( v = 1 \text{ m/s} \)): \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \text{ Js}}{(1 \times 10^{-6} \text{ kg})(1 \text{ m/s})} \] 4. **Calculating the Wavelength**: Plugging in the values: \[ \lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1 \times 10^{-6}} = 6.626 \times 10^{-28} \text{ m} \] This wavelength is extremely small, on the order of \( 10^{-28} \) meters. 5. **Conclusion on Measurement**: The wavelength calculated is so small that it is not feasible to measure it using any conventional methods. The diffraction grating or any measuring device would require a wavelength comparable to the size of the obstacles (like the grating itself) to observe any wave-like behavior. Since the wavelength is far too small, it becomes impossible to measure. ### Final Answer: We cannot measure the wavelength of even 1 mg mass because the wavelength calculated using de Broglie's equation is extremely small, making it impractical for measurement with conventional methods.
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