De Broglie Waves: All Moving Particles

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De Broglie's hypothesis states that all moving particles exhibit wave-like behavior, not just electrons or charged particles. Although de Broglie initially focused on electrons due to their smaller mass, his principle applies universally to all matter. The wave nature of larger objects, like cars, exists but is less noticeable due to their greater mass. This discussion emphasizes the broad applicability of de Broglie's principle across all moving particles. Understanding this concept enhances knowledge of quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality.
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# According to De-Broglie, the waves are associated with:
a)Moving charged particles only
b)Moving neutral particles only
c)Electrons only
d)All moving particles
 
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Is this a historical question? If so, and If I'm not mistaken, de Broglie considered only electrons when he came with his hypothesis.
 
The correct answer is (d) All moving particles. He studied electrons because anything larger would have made the observation of the waves impossible.
 
the answer is d . de broglies principle is applicable to each and every object. for eg cars and electron both have wave nature , but becoz of the smaller mass of the electron the wave nature is more prevalent in it.
 
Thats cool! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me.
 
Thread 'Variable mass system : water sprayed into a moving container'

Thread 'Variable mass system : water sprayed into a moving container'

Starting with the mass considerations #m(t)# is mass of water #M_{c}# mass of container and #M(t)# mass of total system $$M(t) = M_{C} + m(t)$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{dM(t)}{dt} = \frac{dm(t)}{dt}$$ $$P_i = Mv + u \, dm$$ $$P_f = (M + dm)(v + dv)$$ $$\Delta P = M \, dv + (v - u) \, dm$$ $$F = \frac{dP}{dt} = M \frac{dv}{dt} + (v - u) \frac{dm}{dt}$$ $$F = u \frac{dm}{dt} = \rho A u^2$$ from conservation of momentum , the cannon recoils with the same force which it applies. $$\quad \frac{dm}{dt}...
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