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E2 activity: Wave nature of matter

In this activity you will observe electron diffraction, an effect which can only be explained in terms of probability waves. You will understand the difference between particle-like and wave-like properties - and also the difference between wave packets and continuous wave. You will be able to state Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in terms of momentum and position, and explain it in terms of particles and waves....

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