Concept explainers
(a)
The differences and similarities between the matter wave
(a)
Answer to Problem 1Q
Both matter wave
The significant differences between a matter wave
Explanation of Solution
Both matter wave
The significant differences between a matter wave
Matter wave | Wave on a string |
It is a non-mechanical wave. | It is a mechanical wave. |
It does not involve any oscillations. | It is produced through oscillations. |
It refers to probability distribution. | It refers to energy distribution. |
It does not require medium to propagate. | It requires a medium to propagate. |
Its velocity depends on the velocity of matter particle. | Its velocity depends on the type of medium. |
(b)
The differences and similarities between the matter wave
(b)
Answer to Problem 1Q
Both matter wave
The significant differences between a matter wave and a wave on a string are tabulated below.
Explanation of Solution
Both matter wave
The significant differences between a matter wave
Matter wave | Electromagnetic wave |
It is produced through beam of particles such as electrons. | It is produced through electrical and magnetic field. |
It cannot propagate in vacuum. | It can propagate in vacuum. |
It is the propagation of information of particles. | It is the propagation of electromagnetic energy. |
It has variable velocity. | It has constant velocity. |
Its wavelength is not easily quantifiable. | Its wavelength is easily quantifiable. |
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