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Wave-particle duality
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According to the de Broglie hypothesis, what properties do all particles exhibit?

Both wave-like & particle-like

What is the de Broglie wavelength formula?

λ=hmv\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

In the de Broglie equation λ=hmv\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}, what does hh represent?

Planck's constant

How is the de Broglie wavelength related to a particle's momentum?

Inversely proportional

In electron diffraction, what do electrons pass through to create a diffraction pattern?

A crystal lattice

What shape does the electron diffraction pattern form on the screen?

Concentric rings

What equation relates electron kinetic energy to accelerating voltage VV?

12mv2=eV\frac{1}{2}mv^2 = eV

What is the de Broglie wavelength for electrons accelerated by voltage VV?

λ=h2meV\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2meV}}

How does increasing accelerating voltage affect electron wavelength?

Wavelength decreases

What happens to ring spacing in diffraction pattern when voltage increases?

Spacing decreases

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