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Davisson-Germer Experiment — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 23 Mar 2026
Q1medium

An electron is accelerated through a potential difference of 150V150\,\text{V}. What is its de Broglie wavelength? (Given: h=6.626×1034J\cdotsh = 6.626 \times 10^{-34}\,\text{J\cdot s}, me=9.1×1031kgm_e = 9.1 \times 10^{-31}\,\text{kg}, e=1.6×1019Ce = 1.6 \times 10^{-19}\,\text{C})

Q2medium

In the Davisson-Germer experiment, the observed diffraction peak for electrons accelerated at 54V54\,\text{V} occurred at a scattering angle of 5050^\circ. If the interplanar spacing of the nickel crystal is 0.091nm0.091\,\text{nm}, what is the wavelength of the electrons according to Bragg's Law for first-order diffraction? (Assume glancing angle θ=90ϕ/2\theta = 90^\circ - \phi/2)

Q3hard

Which of the following phenomena is NOT explained by the wave nature of electrons, as confirmed by the Davisson-Germer experiment?

Q4easy

If the accelerating potential difference for an electron beam is quadrupled (multiplied by 4), how does its de Broglie wavelength change?

Q5medium

Which of the following statements about the Davisson-Germer experiment is INCORRECT?

Q6hard

An alpha particle (mα=4mpm_{\alpha} = 4m_p) and a proton (mpm_p) are accelerated through the same potential difference VV. What is the ratio of their de Broglie wavelengths, λα:λp\lambda_{\alpha} : \lambda_p?

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