JEE Main 2018PhysicsAtomic PhysicsHardMCQ

JEE Main 2018Atomic Physics Question with Solution

JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 1 Online)

Question

Two electrons are moving with non-relativistic speeds perpendicular to each other. If corresponding de Broglie wavelengths are and , their de Broglie wavelength in the frame of reference attached to their centre of mass is:

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C

Step-by-step explanation

Momentum (p) of each electron and Velocity of centre of mass Velocity of 1 st particle about centre of mass

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