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

Wave-particle duality — practice question

(a)[2]

State what is meant by the term de Broglie wavelength.

(b(i))[2]

An electron is accelerated from rest in a vacuum through a potential difference of $850\,\text{V}$. Show that its final momentum is $1.6 \times 10^{-23}\,\text{N s}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the de Broglie wavelength for this electron.

(c)[5]

Describe an experiment that demonstrates the wave nature of electrons. You may include a diagram if you wish.

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