Waves and Particles
Overview:
An electromagnetic wave can behave as a particle called a photon. A photon is a massless bundle of energy that behaves like a particle and a wave. The photon's energy depends on the frequency of the wave. Its energy increases as the wave's frequency increases.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain that a wave can behave as a particle.
- Define photons.
- Explain that a particle can behave as a wave.
| Keywords | Wave , Particle , Photon , Electromagnetic Waves , Interference , Superposition Of Crests And Troughs , Electrons , Electron Gun , Intensity Of Light , Frequency Of Light |
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| Controller Required | Yes |
| Languages | English - US , 中文 , عربي , Español , Português (Brasil) , Tiếng Việt |
| Domain | Higher Education |
| Topic Code | VR.SS400018 |
| Devices | UmetyVR |