In de Broglie’s equation, he shows the relationship between the wavelength of a light wave and its momentum. Which of the following is true about this relationship? wavelength is inversely proportional to the square of momentum wavelength is directly proportional to momentum wavelength is directly proportional to the square of momentum wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum

Janiya Rose

Janiya Rose

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2022-08-10

In de Broglie’s equation, he shows the relationship between the wavelength of a light wave and its momentum. Which of the following is true about this relationship?
wavelength is inversely proportional to the square of momentum
wavelength is directly proportional to momentum
wavelength is directly proportional to the square of momentum
wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum

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Nicole Soto

Nicole Soto

Beginner2022-08-11Added 10 answers

Here we will use concept of de - Broglie wavelength.
De − Broglie's equation is given by
λ = h p
where, λ= wavelength
p= momentum
h= plancks constant
λ α 1 p wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum
Thus, 4th option is correct.
hence, wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum

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