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PHY 104 Photo Electric Emission Objective Question
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What was the bold suggestion made by Louis de Broglie in 1924, based on the symmetry of nature?
Options
A All forms of energy are composed of discrete particles called photons.
B If radiation (waves) can exhibit particle nature, then matter (particles) should also exhibit wave nature.
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C The speed of light is constant for all observers, regardless of their motion.
D Electrons orbit the nucleus in discrete energy levels without radiating energy.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11, under 'DE BROGLIE HYPOTHESIS', states, 'If radiation which is basically a wave can exhibit particle nature under certain circumstances, and since nature likes symmetry, then entities which exhibit particle nature ordinarily, should also exhibit wave nature under suitable circumstances'.

Hint

Look for the core idea of de Broglie's hypothesis concerning symmetry and the nature of radiation and matter on page 11.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Photo Electric Emission
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 194 of 947
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