Practice Wave–particle Duality (2.2) - Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics
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Wave–Particle Duality

Practice - Wave–Particle Duality

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Question 1 Easy

What does the De Broglie Hypothesis suggest?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between momentum and wavelength.

Question 2 Easy

What is electron diffraction?

💡 Hint: Consider how waves behave in water.

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Question 1

What is the De Broglie wavelength associated with a particle?

Inverse of its speed
Function of its momentum
Dependent on its mass

💡 Hint: Remember the equation λ = h/p.

Question 2

True or False: Electrons can demonstrate both particle and wave characteristics.

True
False

💡 Hint: What does the term duality imply?

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Challenge 1 Hard

An electron beam is sent through a double-slit experiment setup. Describe the expected results regarding wave-particle duality.

💡 Hint: Recall how measurement affects quantum objects.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a particle of mass m moving at velocity v, calculate its De Broglie wavelength. What conclusions can you draw about the particle in terms of wave properties?

💡 Hint: Use the fundamental relationship between momentum and wavelength to guide your calculation.

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