if we consider electrons and photons of the same wavelength, then they will have the same
Correct answer: D. momentum
- A. velocity
- B. angular momentum
- C. energy
- D. momentum
Explanation
Electrons and photons both exhibit wave-particle duality as per quantum mechanics.For a wave of same wavelength λ, the frequency f of the wave will be same for both electrons and photons based on the wave equation:λ = v/fFrom Planck's equation, we know the energy E of a photon is related to its frequency by:E = hfFor electrons, the de Broglie wavelength λ is related to its momentum p by:λ = h/pIf electrons and photons have the same wavelength λ, then they must have:Same frequency fSame energy ESame momentum pTherefore, if electrons and photons have the same wavelength, the physical quantity they will have in common is momentum (p).
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