Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Wave-particle duality

Wave-particle duality — practice question

(a)[2]

State the equation for the de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ of a particle in motion. State the meaning of any other symbol used.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the phenomenon shown by the electrons at the crystal.

(b(ii))[1]

State what this phenomenon shows about the nature of electrons.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest why the thin crystal leads to the phenomenon in (b)(i).

(b)

Electrons are accelerated through a potential difference, then pass through a thin crystal and finally strike a fluorescent screen. The pattern in Fig. 8.1 is seen on the fluorescent screen.

(b(iv))[2]

The electron is accelerated through a different potential difference. Fig. 8.2 shows the pattern now seen on the screen. State and explain how the potential difference was changed to produce the pattern shown in Fig. 8.2.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Uses the de Broglie relation $\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$ or $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$

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