What are matter waves?

Important Questions on Matter Waves

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 1

Show how de-Broglie wavelength $\left(\lambda \right)$ of moving particles varies with their linear momentum $\left(p\right)$.

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 2

State de-Broglie hypothesis.

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 3

Why is the wave nature of matter not appear to our daily observations?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 4

Show that the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is equal to the de-Broglie wavelength of its quantum (photon).

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 5

de-Broglie wavelength of electrons of kinetic energy $E$ is $\lambda$. What will be its value if kinetic energy of electrons is made $4E$?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 6

An electron and a proton have the same kinetic energy. Which one has greater de-Broglie wavelength? Give formula.

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 7

An electron and a proton have the same de-Broglie wavelength. Which one has higher kinetic energy? Which one is moving faster?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 11 - Matter Waves>QUESTIONS>Q 8

A photon and an electron have same de-Broglie wavelength $\left(\approx {10}^{-10} \mathrm{m}\right)$. Compare the kinetic energy of the electron with the (total) energy of the photon.