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Assertion: Electrons can exhibit wave-like behavior.

Reason: According to De Broglie’s equation, every particle in motion has a wave-like behavior associated with it.

Option: 1

Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.


Option: 2

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.


Option: 3

Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.


Option: 4

 Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.


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The assertion is correct because electrons have a dual nature, i.e., they can behave as particles as well as waves. This was first proposed by Louis de Broglie, who postulated that every particle in motion has a wave-like behavior associated with it. Hence, electrons can exhibit wave-like behavior.

The reason is also true because De Broglie’s equation,\lambda= \frac{h}{p} , states that the wavelength of a particle is inversely proportional to its momentum. This means that as the momentum of the particle decreases, its wavelength increases. This equation holds true for all particles, including electrons. Therefore, the reason correctly explains the assertion.

In conclusion, both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

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