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Which phenomenon best supports the theory that matter has a wave nature?

A

Electron momentum

B

Electron diffraction

C

Photon momentum

D

Photon diffraction

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B
Electron diffraction is the diffraction of a beam of electrons by atoms or molecules. The fact that electrons can be diffracted in a similar way to light shows the particles can act as waves.
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    A
    electromagnetic waves
    B
    mechanical waves
    C
    either mechanical or electromagnetic waves
    D
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    A
    Transverse waves
    B
    Longitudinal waves
    C
    de Broglie wave
    D
    Electromagnetic waves

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    A
    Reflection
    B
    Refraction
    C
    Interference
    D
    Polarisation

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