A proton and an electron have the same de Broglie wavelength. If Kp and Ke be the kinetic energies of proton and electron respectively, then choose the correct relation :
- Kp > Ke
- Kp = Ke
- Kp < Ke
- Kp = Ke2
Answer
(3) Kp < Ke
Solution
= hp and K = p22m
Since p = e, the momenta are equal (pp = pe), so K 1m.
Because mp > me, the proton has less kinetic energy: Kp < Ke
Answer: (3)