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A parallel beam of fast moving electrons is incident normally on a narrow slit. A fluorescent screen is placed at a large distance from the slit. If the speed of the electrons is increased, which of the following statements is correct?

1. The angular width of the central maximum of the diffraction pattern will increase.
2. The angular width of the central maximum will decrease.
3. The angular width of the central maximum will be unaffected.
4. Diffraction pattern is not observed on the screen in case of electrons.

Correct answer: The angular width of the central maximum will decrease.

Solution

As the speed of the electrons increases, their de Broglie wavelength decreases. Since the angular width of the central maximum is inversely proportional to the wavelength, the angular width decreases.

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