2023TrialMultiple choice
Q6
1 mark
Question
A muon is an elementary particle similar to the electron, with an electric charge of but with a much greater mass. A muon and an electron are travelling at the same speed.
Which row gives the particle with the greater kinetic energy and the particle with the longer de Broglie wavelength?
| Greater kinetic energy | Longer de Broglie wavelength | |
|---|---|---|
| (A) | muon | muon |
| (B) | muon | electron |
| (C) | electron | muon |
| (D) | electron | electron |
Syllabus alignment
Module 8 · From the Universe to the Atom
- Quantum Mechanical Nature of the AtomExplain de Broglie matter waves and Schrödinger's contribution to the modern atomic model.