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What phenomenon demonstrates that particles can exhibit wave behavior?.
- A.Photoelectric effect
- B.Electron diffraction
- C.Compton scattering
- D.Alpha decay
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- Electron diffraction
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Evidence for wave behavior in particles is shown through electron diffraction, where electrons create an interference pattern, similar to waves. This indicates that electrons can behave like waves under certain conditions.
The implication is that particles are not solely defined by classical mechanics but also exhibit quantum properties. Thus, electron diffraction supports the concept of wave-particle duality.
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