2) Write classical distinction (showing in the figure below) the between the behavior of wavesof energy and particles of matter.WaveParticleABDirection oflight waveTrajectoryof a pebbleAirWaterAngle ofrefractionThe speed of a light wave passingbetween media changes immediately,which bends its path (refraction).The speed of a particlecontinues changing gradually.

In the above figure, it is shown that, On the left side, the light is moving from one medium to…

Write classical distinction (showing in the figure below) the between the behavior of waves of energy and particles of matter. Wave Particle B Direction of Trajectory of a pebble light wave Air Water Angle of refraction The speed of a light wave passing between media changes immediately, which bends its path (refraction). The speed of a particle continues changing gradually.

Write classical distinction (showing in the figure below) the between the behavior of waves of energy and particles of matter. Wave Particle B Direction of Trajectory of a pebble light wave Air Water Angle of refraction The speed of a light wave passing between media changes immediately, which bends its path (refraction). The speed of a particle continues changing gradually.

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Chapter5: Matter Waves

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Problem 36P

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