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If the velocity of a particle is increased 3times then the percentage decreases in its Debroglie’* wavelength

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Let velocity be V

Initial wavelength =h/mv = l (let)

New velocity = 3V

New wavelength = h/3mv = l/3

Decrease in wavelength = 2l/3

%decrease = (2l/3)/l 100 = 200/3%*

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