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Which experiment provides clear evidence of wave behavior in particles?.
- A.Millikan's oil drop experiment
- B.Double-slit experiment
- C.Rutherford's gold foil experiment
- D.Thomson's cathode ray experiment
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- Double-slit experiment
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The double-slit experiment is a key piece of evidence demonstrating that particles like electrons can exhibit wave behavior, as they create an interference pattern when not observed. This shows that particles can behave as waves, leading to the interpretation that they possess dual characteristics.
The implication is that classical physics cannot fully explain these behaviors, reinforcing the concept of wave-particle duality. Thus, the double-slit experiment is fundamental in quantum physics.
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