11/15/22 - Wave-Particle Duality Flashcards
1
Q
What is the de Broglie equation?
A
λ = h/mu
h = Planck’s constant
m = mass of an object in kg
u = speed in m/s
2
Q
What is wave-particle duality?
A
The principle that matter and energy have properties of waves and particles.
3
Q
What is Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle?
A
That it is impossible to simultaneously know the position and velocity of a particle.
