What is matter waves? Write any two characteristics of it.

Explanation:

Matter wave is a wave that is associated with a particle that is moving according to De-Brogile. Two characteristics of matter wave are:

The faster the particle is moving, the smaller will be the wavelength of the matter wave associated with it.

These waves are not electromagnetic in nature because electromagnetic waves are formed by charged particles only.

Final Answer:

Hence, a wave that is associated with a particle in motion is called a matter wave.