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Q11.10(c):
What is the de Broglie wavelength of a dust particle of mass (1.0 \times 10^{-9}) kg drifting with a speed of 2.2 m/s ?

Solution :

Step 1: Given Parameters & Constants

To determine the de Broglie wavelength ($\lambda$) of a macroscopic object, we utilize the de Broglie relation. The provided parameters are as follows:

  • Mass of the dust particle ($m$): $1.0 \times 10^{-9} \text{ kg}$
  • Velocity of the dust particle ($v$): $2.2 \text{ m/s}$
  • Planck’s constant ($h$): $6.626 \times 10^{-34} \text{ J}\cdot\text{s}$

Step 2: Theoretical Formulation

The de Broglie wavelength is related to the momentum ($p$) of the particle, where momentum is the product of mass and velocity. The governing equation is defined by the de Broglie hypothesis [Per the de Broglie relation]:

$\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}$

Step 3: Algebraic Calculation

Substitute the given numerical values into the equation:

$\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \text{ J}\cdot\text{s}}{(1.0 \times 10^{-9} \text{ kg}) \times (2.2 \text{ m/s})}$

Perform the multiplication in the denominator:

$m \times v = 2.2 \times 10^{-9} \text{ kg}\cdot\text{m/s}$

Perform the division:

$\lambda = \frac{6.626}{2.2} \times \frac{10^{-34}}{10^{-9}}$

$\lambda \approx 3.0118 \times 10^{-25} \text{ meters}$

Step 4: Visualization of the Wave-Particle Duality Context

Dust Particle v = 2.2 m/s λ ≈ 3.01 x 10⁻²⁵ m

Step 5: Analytical Interpretation

The calculated value of $\lambda \approx 3.0 \times 10^{-25} \text{ m}$ is infinitesimally small, far below the measurable limits of physical instrumentation (e.g., atomic dimensions are typically on the order of $10^{-10} \text{ m}$). This confirms that the wave nature of macroscopic objects is negligible [By the correspondence principle of quantum mechanics].

Final Solution: The de Broglie wavelength of the dust particle is approximately $3.0 \times 10^{-25} \text{ m}$.


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