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Structure of Atom: de Broglie MCQ

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de BroglieMediumQuestion 21053

Question

A particle with larger momentum has:

  1. A
    Shorter wavelength
    Correct
  2. B
    Longer wavelength
  3. C
    Same wavelength
  4. D
    Zero wavelength

Correct answer

Shorter wavelength

Explanation

Since λ=h/p\lambda=h/p, wavelength decreases as momentum rises.