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

Wave-particle duality — practice question

(a)[1]

State what the de Broglie wavelength refers to.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the phenomenon shown by the pattern in Fig. 7.2.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain what can be concluded from the pattern in Fig. 7.2 about the nature of electrons.

(c(i))[2]

On Fig. 7.3, sketch the pattern now seen on the fluorescent screen in Fig. 7.1.

(c(ii))[3]

Explain, with reference to de Broglie wavelength, the change in the pattern on the fluorescent screen.

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