Wave-Particle Duality
 

Wave-Particle Duality problem 8


  • State an experimental phenomenon that provides evidence for:


    • the particulate nature of electromagnetic radiation


    • the wave nature of matter.


  • A particle of matter moves with momentum .


    • State the equation that gives the effective wavelength of the particle. State the name of any other symbols used.


    • State the name given to the wavelength of the moving particle.


  • Electrons are accelerated from rest through a potential difference (p.d.) of .


    • Show that the final speed of the electrons is .


    • Calculate the effective wavelength of a beam of electrons moving at the speed in (c)(i).


 

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