AIIMS2018Physics-Modern Physics

AIIMS 2018 Physics de Broglie Wavelength MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A particle of mass mm is projected from ground with velocity uu making angle θ\theta with the vertical. The de Broglie wavelength of the particle at the highest point is:

A

\infty

B

h/musinθh / mu \sin\theta

C

h/mucosθh / mu \cos\theta

D

h/muh / mu

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The de Broglie wavelength λ\lambda is derived from the relationship between a particle's momentum and its wave-like properties, expressed as λ=hp\lambda = \frac{h}{p}, where hh is Planck's constant and pp is the momentum. At the highest point of its trajectory, the particle's momentum can be expressed as p=musinθp = mu \sin \theta, leading to the formula λ=hmusinθ\lambda = \frac{h}{mu \sin \theta}. Other options are not applicable as they do not provide relevant information or alternative expressions for the de Broglie wavelength in this context. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the wave-particle duality of matter in quantum mechanics.

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