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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which phenomenon best supports the theory that matter has a wave nature?
Options
A electron momentum
B electron diffraction
Correct Answer
C photon momentum
D photon diffraction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The wave nature of matter (de Broglie hypothesis) predicts that particles like electrons can exhibit wave-like properties. Electron diffraction, observed in experiments where electrons are diffracted by crystals, provides direct evidence of this wave nature. Options A and C refer to particle properties, while D refers to the wave nature of light (photons), not matter.

Hint

Consider an experiment where particles behave like waves, producing an interference pattern.

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