Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2015 2015Moderate

Which of the following is the best evidence for the wave nature of matter?

Correct answer: D. The reflection of electrons by crystal

  • A. The photoelectric effect
  • B. The Compton effect
  • C. The spectral radiation form cavity radiation
  • D. The reflection of electrons by crystal

Explanation

By Huygens principle, reflection of electrons shows the wave nature of light. So, D is the answer.

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