Q21 / 90 · JEE Main 2009 · Chemistry

Calculate the wavelength (in nanometer) associated with a proton moving at $1.0 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ (Mass of proton $=1.67 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}$ and $\mathrm{h}=6.63 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}$ ):

  • A
    $0.032 \mathrm{~nm}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $0.40 \mathrm{~nm}$
  • C
    $2.5 \mathrm{~nm}$
  • D
    $14.0 \mathrm{~nm}$

Solution

$$ \lambda=\frac{\mathrm{h}}{\mathrm{mv}}=\frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{1.67 \times 10^{-27} \times 10^3} \equiv 0.40 \mathrm{~nm} $$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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