If we assume that penetrating power of any radiation/particle is inversely proportional to the De-broglie wavelength of the particle, then
A
A proton and an α−particle after getting accelerated through same potential difference will have equal penetrating power.
B
Penetrating power of α−particle will be greater than that of proton which have been accelerated by same potential difference.
C
Proton's penetrating power will be less than penetrating power of an electron which has been accelerated by the same potential difference.
D
Penetrating powers can not be compared as all these are particles having no wavelength or wave nature.
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
λ=Ph=2mEh⇒2m(Vq)h
∴ For higher m and q ; λ will be smaller. For an 'α' particle; both 'm' and 'q' are higher hence lesser is the wavelength. As, (penetrating power) ∝ Energy ∝λ1 From above; penetrating power of an α−particle is more than that of a proton.
So, the answer is option (B).
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