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A proton and an alpha particle have equal speeds. What is λ(proton) : λ(alpha)?
A1/2
B1/4
C2
D4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 4
At equal speed λ is inversely proportional to mass, and an alpha particle is about four times as massive as a proton, so the ratio is 4.
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