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⚛️ Physics  ·  Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter  ·  NEET & JEE

The de Broglie (matter) wavelength is appreciable only for particles of very ___ mass:

Answer: small.

  • A small
  • B large
  • C zero
  • D infinite

Correct answer: A. small

Explanation: Because λ = h/mv, only very light particles have a measurable wavelength.

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In the photoelectric setup, light striking the metal plate ejects electrons that cross the evacuated tube to the collector, producing a measurable current on the ammeter.

Concept context

Photoelectric effect, de Broglie waves, Bohr's model, atomic spectra.

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