Material wave (de-Broglie wave) can travel in vacuum.
The velocity of photon is the same as light passes through any medium.
Electromagnetic wave can travel through vacuum.
Wavelength of de-Broglie wave depends upon velocity.
A
Material wave (de-Broglie wave) can travel in vacuum.
B
The velocity of photon is the same as light passes through any medium.
C
Electromagnetic wave can travel through vacuum.
D
Wavelength of de-Broglie wave depends upon velocity.
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The speed at which light propagates through medium depends on the refractive index of the material (n). It is given by: v=c/n.
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