What Would Happen To The Wave-particle Dualism If Planck’s Constant H=0?

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If Planck's constant (h) were zero, the energy associated with light waves would also be zero, leading to significant implications for wave-particle duality. The equation for De Broglie's wavelength, which relies on h, indicates that if h equals zero, the concept of wave-particle duality would collapse, reverting quantum physics to classical physics. In this scenario, waves would behave purely as waves, and particles would behave purely as particles, eliminating the dual nature observed in quantum mechanics. The discussion highlights the fundamental role of Planck's constant in defining quantum behavior. Overall, if h were zero, the universe would lack the complexities of quantum phenomena.
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Hi could somebody help me with the question above? I think If Planck’s constant was 0 then the energy in that region which is proportional to the frequency of the light wave would be 0 also. But I think I'm way off! Please help!
 
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E=hf

E=0*f

therefore f= E/0

Dividing by zero destroys the universe
Uh oh!

Sorry I just couldn' resist:)


Dunno honestly don't have a clue . .
 
De Broglie's wavelength is given by the equation

\lambda = \frac{h}{p}

where h is Planck's constant and p is the momentum of the particle. What happens to wave-particle duality if h = 0 should be fairly clear now.
 
kudoushinichi88 said:
De Broglie's wavelength is given by the equation

\lambda = \frac{h}{p}

where h is Planck's constant and p is the momentum of the particle. What happens to wave-particle duality if h = 0 should be fairly clear now.

uhhhhh ...It isn't to me:rolleyes:
 
malty said:
uhhhhh ...It isn't to me:rolleyes:

h = 0 then 0 * (1/p) = ? 0x = ?
 
If you take the limit as Planck's constant tends to zero then quantum physics reduces to classical physics.
 
Yes, that means there will no such thing as wave-particle duality. Waves will behave like waves and particles will behave like particles.
 
Thank you !

Thanks to all for answering the wave-particle duality question...
 
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