Physics Electron, Photon, Photoelectric Effect and X-rays Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

If an electron and a proton have the same de-Broglie wavelength, then the kinetic energy of the electron is

A
more than that of a proton
B
equal to that of a proton
C
zero
D
less than that of a proton.

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The correct answer is:
A

As the wavelength are the same,

.

Kinetic energy of the electron

Kinetic energy of the proton .

Therefore, the kinetic energy of electron is about 2000 times more than that of the proton, as the proton is about 2000 times heavier than the electron.

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