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In the Davisson-Germer experiment, what do the electrons diffracted from a crystal demonstrate?

Correct answer A. Wave property

Explanation

Diffraction is a wave phenomenon; electrons scattered by the regular atomic spacing of a nickel crystal produced a diffraction pattern, confirming de Broglie's prediction of matter waves.

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