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

Wave-particle duality — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State one item of experimental evidence showing the particulate nature of electromagnetic radiation.

(a(ii))[1]

State one piece of experimental evidence for the wave-like nature of matter.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ for an alpha-particle travelling at $6.2 \times 10^{7}\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.

(b(ii))[2]

The speed $v$ of the alpha-particle in (b)(i) is then reduced steadily to zero. On Fig. 8.1, sketch how $\lambda$ varies with $v$.

(c)[1]

Suggest an explanation for why people are not seen to diffract as they walk through a doorway.

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