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What was the main objective of the Frank Hertz experiment?

Option: 1

To verify the de Broglie equation and prove the wave nature of electrons
 


Option: 2

To measure the charge of an electron
 


Option: 3

To study the scattering of electrons by a copper crystal

 


Option: 4

To provide the first experimental verification of the existence of discrete energy states in atoms


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The Davisson-Germer experiment and the Frank Hertz experiment. The Davisson-Germer experiment demonstrated the wave nature of electrons through electron diffraction, and verified the de Broglie equation. The experimental setup included an electron gun, collimator, target, and detector. The scattered electrons produced a diffraction pattern and the dual nature of matter was verified. The Frank Hertz experiment verified the existence of discrete energy states in atoms, and the graph of collected current vs accelerating voltage showed a characteristic 4.9V peak due to the ionization of mercury atoms. The Frank Hertz experiment aimed to provide the first experimental verification of the existence of discrete energy states in atoms, which was done by measuring the current as a function of accelerating voltage in a vacuum tube filled with mercury vapor.

 

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