Question

What do you understand by the term wave-
particle duality? Where does it apply? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:-

In physics and chemistry, wave-particle duality holds that light and matter exhibit properties of both waves and of particles. A central concept of quantum mechanics, duality addresses the inadequacy of conventional concepts like "particle" and "wave" to meaningfully describe the behaviour of quantum objects.

Depending upon experimental conditions or the structure of matter, electromagnetic radiation and material particles exhibit wave nature or particle nature. This is known as wave-particle duality. It applies to all phenomena.

Answer 2

In physics and chemistry, wave-particle duality holds that light and matter exhibit properties of both waves and of particles. A central concept of quantum mechanics, duality addresses the inadequacy of conventional concepts like "particle" and "wave" to meaningfully describe the behaviour of quantum objects.