Wave-particle Duality

[Kiana Rogers 1E]

It is stated that light can behave like a wave or a particle. What is the importance of this? Are there different equations for when light acts like one or the other?

[Carina H - 2G]

Hi!

It is important to recognize this because its behavior can correspond with different patterns. For example, evidence that an electron can behave like a wave is seen through diffraction patterns. An electron has a negative charge and mass so it also behaves like a particle. It is more a conceptual understanding that helps us understand the importance of the variety of ways in which an electron behaves. Hope this helps!