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A proton and an alpha particle have equal kinetic energy. Proton wavelength / alpha wavelength =
A4
B2
C1/2
D1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2
Wavelength = h / sqrt(2mK), so with the alpha four times heavier the proton's wavelength is twice as long.
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