Comparing 1 eV Electron & Photon: Similarities & Differences

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A 1 eV electron is a particle with mass, while a 1 eV photon is a massless wave. The primary differences include the nature of their existence, with electrons exhibiting particle characteristics and photons exhibiting wave properties. Both, however, participate in electromagnetic interactions, highlighting a fundamental similarity in their behavior within the electromagnetic spectrum. Additionally, the de Broglie wavelength can be calculated for the electron, allowing for a comparison with the wavelength of the photon. Understanding these distinctions and similarities is crucial for exam preparation in physics.
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I have a question that will most likely be on my exam next week, and I am quite sure if my answer is right.

Compare a 1 eV electron and 1 eV photon. List the similarities and differences.

For differences there's a lot, but the main ones are an electron is a particle and a photon is a wave, an electron has a mass while a photon only has a mass equivalent.

I need similarities but i don't know what they are, so can anyone help me.
 
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F.B said:
I have a question that will most likely be on my exam next week, and I am quite sure if my answer is right.

Compare a 1 eV electron and 1 eV photon. List the similarities and differences.

For differences there's a lot, but the main ones are an electron is a particle and a photon is a wave, an electron has a mass while a photon only has a mass equivalent.

I need similarities but i don't know what they are, so can anyone help me.

Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of the electron, and compare with photon.

Both participate in EM interactions - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/particles/expar.html#c2

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/particles/expar.html#c5
 

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