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MathewsMD
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When a wave for light or an electron is represented on a graph, it is shown with the y-axis representing amplitude. Now, these waves cross the x-axis (where amplitude=0) but what does this actually mean, for that instant? Is it that the wave is no longer observed for that instant?
Also, since all objects have their own wavefunctions, what does the concept of 0 amplitude mean? Is the object not observed for that one instant as well?
I'm new to the concept of the wave properties of matter and quantum physics as a whole, so any clarification on the above matters (and other related material, if you wish) would be greatly appreciated!
:)
Also, since all objects have their own wavefunctions, what does the concept of 0 amplitude mean? Is the object not observed for that one instant as well?
I'm new to the concept of the wave properties of matter and quantum physics as a whole, so any clarification on the above matters (and other related material, if you wish) would be greatly appreciated!
:)