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What is the implication of observing electron diffraction in experiments?.
- A.Electrons can only behave as particles.
- B.Wave theory cannot explain all phenomena.
- C.Electrons can behave as both waves and particles.
- D.Electrons have no mass.
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- Electrons can behave as both waves and particles.
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The observation of electron diffraction provides evidence that electrons can exhibit wave-like behavior, which implies that they are not solely particles. This duality challenges classical physics and supports the quantum mechanical model of matter.
Thus, the implication is that understanding electrons requires a framework that accommodates both wave and particle descriptions.
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