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Wave-Particle Duality & Matter Waves
Unit 4 AOS1 — How has understanding about the physical world changed?
What this note covers
- From Waves to Quanta: The Dual Nature of Light
- Photon Momentum: p = h/λ
- de Broglie's Hypothesis: Matter Waves
- Electron Diffraction: Experimental Confirmation
- Wave–Particle Duality and the Principle of Complementarity
- Connecting Concepts: A Unified View Across Unit 4 AOS1
- Exam Strategy and Common Exam Question Formats
7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes
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