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A proton of mass mₚ has same energy as that of a photon of wavelength λ . If the proton is moving at non-relativistic speed, then ratio of its de Broglie wavelength to the wavelength of photon is.

Solution & Explanation

Core Logic

Let E represent the identical energy value shared by both particles:

Ephoton = hcλ = E Eₚᵣₒₜₒₙ = p²2mₚ = E p = 2mₚE

Now, expressing the ratio of the proton's de Broglie wavelength to the photon's wavelength:

λₚᵣₒₜₒₙλphoton = h/phc/E = h/ 2mₚEhc/E λₚᵣₒₜₒₙλphoton = Ec 2mₚE = 1c E2mₚ
Step 1: Final Conclusion

The calculated ratio maps to option (3).

Pattern Recognition

Combine the core formulas: λmatter = h 2mE and λlight = hcmathrmE. Dividing them smoothly yields the standard non-relativistic scaling ratio.

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Q5 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening De Broglie Wavelength of Electron
A photo-emissive substance is illuminated with a radiation of wavelength λᵢ so that it releases electrons with de-Broglie wavelength λc The longest wavelength of radiation that can emit photoelectron is λ₀. Expression for de-Broglie wavelength is given by: (m: mass of the electron, h: Planck's constant and c: speed of light) [cite: 39, 41]
  • A. λₑ= h2mc( 1λᵢ- 1λₒ) [cite: 46]
  • B. λc= hλ₀2mc [cite: 47]
  • C. λₑ= h 2mc( 1λᵢ- 1λₒ) [cite: 48]
  • D. λc= hλᵢ2mc [cite: 49]

Solution

Related Formula

K.E = E - W [cite: 681]

λₑ = h 2mK.E, E = hcλᵢ, W = hcλ₀ [cite: 682]

Core Logic

From the de-Broglie wavelength relationship, squaring both sides yields: [cite: 682]

h²2mλₑ² = K.E = hcλᵢ - hcλ₀ = hc( 1λᵢ - 1λ₀) [cite: 682]

Simplifying for λₑ: [cite: 682]

λₑ² = h²2mhc( 1λᵢ - 1λ₀) = h2mc( 1λᵢ - 1λ₀)

λₑ = h2mc( 1λᵢ - 1λ₀) [cite: 682]

Pattern Recognition

Einstein's photoelectric equation relates kinetic energy linearly to (1)/(λ) parameters[cite: 681, 682]. Combining this directly into the momentum term √(2mK) under the Planck constant yields the standard reciprocal root difference layout[cite: 682].

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Q12 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Photoelectric Effect
In photoelectric effect, the stopping potential (V₀) v/s frequency (u) curve is plotted. (h is the Planck's constant and φ₀ is work function of metal) (A) V₀ v/s u is linear (B) The slope of V₀ v/s u curve = φ₀h (C) h constant is related to the slope of V₀ v/s u line (D) The value of electric charge of electron is not required to determine h using the V₀ v/s u curve. (E) The work function can be estimated without knowing the value of h. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • A. (A), (B) and (C) only
  • B. (C) and (D) only
  • C. (A), (C) and (E) only
  • D. (D) and (E) only

Solution

Related Formula

h u = φ₀ + K = φ₀ + eV₀

V₀ = ((h)/(e)) u - (φ₀)/(e)

Core Logic

Analyzing each statement:

  • (A) V₀ v/s
  • u

    u$ is a straight line equation (y = mx + c). True.

  • (B) Slope is (h)/(e), not (φ₀)/(h). False.
  • (C) The slope involves Planck's constant h. True.
  • (D) To find h from the slope (m = h/e), you must multiply the slope by the electronic charge e. Thus, e is required. False.
  • (E) The
  • u

    u$-intercept occurs when V₀ = 0 uth = (φ₀)/(h). The y-intercept is -φ₀/e. Therefore, we can find φ₀ from the intercepts knowing only e or by looking at the scale parameters carefully, without explicitly knowing h. True.

    Hence, statements (A), (C), and (E) are correct.

Pattern Recognition

Einstein's photoelectric equation yields a straight-line plot for V₀ vs u where slope is universally (h)/(e) for all metals.

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Q17 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Relativistic Mechanics
The energy E and momentum p of a moving body of mass m are related by some equation. Given that c represents the speed of light, identify the correct equation.
  • A. E² = pc² + m²c⁴
  • B. E² = pc² + m²c²
  • C. E² = p²c² + m²c²
  • D. E² = p²c² + m²c⁴

Solution

Related Formula

Relativistic total energy equation:

E² = p²c² + m₀²c⁴
Core Logic

We can verify this equation via dimensional analysis:

  • Dimension of energy, [E] = M¹ L² T⁻² [E²] = M² L⁴ T⁻⁴
  • Dimension of momentum times light speed, [pc] = (M¹ L¹ T⁻¹) · (L¹ T⁻¹) = M¹ L² T⁻² [p²c²] = M² L⁴ T⁻⁴
  • Rest energy square term, [m²c⁴] = M² · (L¹ T⁻¹)⁴ = M² L⁴ T⁻⁴
  • Since all terms share identical dimensions, this relativistic identity is structurally valid. The matching option is (4).

Pattern Recognition

This is Einstein's famous energy-momentum relation of special relativity, fundamental to high-energy modern physics contexts.

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Q23 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Photon Theory of Light
The ratio of the power of a light source S₁ to that the light source S₂ is 2. S₁ is emitting 2 × 10¹⁵ photons per second at 600 nm. If the wavelength of the source S₂ is 300 nm, then the number of photons per second emitted by S₂ is ____ × 10¹⁴ .
Numerical Answer. Answer: 5 to 5

Solution

Related Formula

Power of a light source:

P = n Ephoton = n ((hc)/(λ))

where n is the number of photons emitted per second.

Core Logic

Taking the ratio of power for source 1 and source 2:

(P₁)/(P₂) = (n₁ ((hc)/(λ₁)))/(n₂ ((hc)/(λ₂))) = ((λ₂)/(λ₁)) (n₁)/(n₂)

Given data:

  • (P₁)/(P₂) = 2
  • n₁ = 2 × 10¹⁵ photons/s
  • λ₁ = 600 nm
  • λ₂ = 300 nm
  • Substitute the values:

2 = ((300)/(600)) × 2 × 10¹⁵n₂ 2 = (1)/(2) × 2 × 10¹⁵n₂ n₂ = 10¹⁵2 = 5 × 10¹⁴ photons/s

The question asks for the value multiplying 10¹⁴, which is 5.

Pattern Recognition

Power relies on both the delivery rate and individual photon packet energy. Lower wavelength means more energetic packets, requiring fewer photons to emit the same power.

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Q jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning de Broglie Wavelength of an Electron
An electron of mass 'm' with an initial velocity v=v₀ i(v₀>0) enters an electric field E=-E₀ k If the initial de Broglie wavelength is λ₀, the value after time t would be :-
  • A. λ₀ 1+ e²E₀²t²m²v₀²
  • B. λ₀ 1- e²E₀²t²m²v₀²
  • C. λ₀
  • D. λ₀ 1+ e²E₀²t²m²v₀²

Solution

Related Formula

The de Broglie wavelength relation matching a moving particle momentum is given by:

λ = (h)/(p) = hm| v|
Core Logic

Calculate the electric acceleration force acting component on the charge :

a = q Em = (-e)(-E₀ k)m = eE₀m k

Applying kinematics to find velocity at time t:

v(t) = v₀ i + ( eE₀tm) k
Step 1: Calculating Velocity Magnitude and Final Wavelength

Find the magnitude of the updated velocity vector:

| v| = v₀² + ( eE₀tm)² = v₀ 1 + e²E₀²t²m²v₀²

Substitute this into the wavelength equation:

λ' = hmv₀ 1 + e²E₀²t²m²v₀²

Since initial wavelength matches λ₀ = hmv₀, the expression simplifies to :

λ' = λ₀ 1 + e²E₀²t²m²v₀²
Pattern Recognition

The perpendicular field increases the particle's overall velocity and momentum. Since wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum, it must decrease, which rules out options with a plus sign in the numerator.

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