de Broglie Wavelength of an Electron – Rankers Physics
Topic: Modern Physics
Subtopic: Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation

de Broglie Wavelength of an Electron

The de Broglie wavelength associated with an electron, accelerated by a potential difference of 81 V is given by:
1.36 nm
0.136 nm
13.6 nm
136 nm

Solution:

The de Broglie wavelength for an electron accelerated through a potential \(V\) is given by \(\lambda = \frac{1.227}{\sqrt{V}}\text{ nm}\). Substituting \(V = 81\text{ V}\), we get \(\lambda = \frac{1.227}{9}\text{ nm} \approx 0.136\text{ nm}\).

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