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If an electron and a photon propagate in the form of waves having the same wavelength , it implies that they have the same

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Energy

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Momentum

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Velocity

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Angular momentum

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the relationship between the wavelength, momentum, and the nature of both an electron and a photon. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Wavelength and Momentum**: - The wavelength (λ) of a particle is related to its momentum (p) by the de Broglie wavelength formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant. 2. **Setting Up the Equations**: - For the electron, we denote its wavelength as \( \lambda_e \) and its momentum as \( p_e \): \[ \lambda_e = \frac{h}{p_e} \] - For the photon, we denote its wavelength as \( \lambda_p \) and its momentum as \( p_p \): \[ \lambda_p = \frac{h}{p_p} \] 3. **Equating the Wavelengths**: - According to the problem, the electron and photon have the same wavelength: \[ \lambda_e = \lambda_p \] 4. **Substituting the Wavelength Equations**: - By substituting the expressions for the wavelengths, we get: \[ \frac{h}{p_e} = \frac{h}{p_p} \] 5. **Cancelling Planck's Constant**: - Since \( h \) is a constant and appears on both sides of the equation, we can cancel it out: \[ \frac{1}{p_e} = \frac{1}{p_p} \] 6. **Finding the Relationship Between Momenta**: - This simplifies to: \[ p_e = p_p \] - Thus, the momentum of the electron is equal to the momentum of the photon. 7. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, if an electron and a photon propagate in the form of waves having the same wavelength, it implies that they have the same momentum. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is that they have the same **momentum**. ---
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