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If the kinetic energy of a particle is doubled, by what factor the de Broglie wavelength of the particle increase or decrease ?

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To solve the problem of how the de Broglie wavelength of a particle changes when its kinetic energy is doubled, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the de Broglie Wavelength Formula**: The de Broglie wavelength (λ) of a particle is given by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}} ...
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  • The de Broglie wavelength lambda of a particle

    A
    is proportional to mass
    B
    is proportional to impluse
    C
    is inversely proportional to impulse
    D
    does not depend on impulse
  • The de Broglie wavelength lambda of a particle

    A
    is proportional to mass
    B
    is proportional to impluse
    C
    is inversely proportional to impulse
    D
    does not depend on impulse
  • The de Broglie wavelength associated with particle is

    A
    inversely proportional to its momentum
    B
    inversely proportional to its energy
    C
    directly proportional to its velocity
    D
    directly proportional to its momentum
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