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What experimental confirmation supported de Broglie's prediction about the dual behavior of electrons?
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Options:
  • A The observation of electrons behaving as particles.
  • B The observation of electrons undergoing diffraction, characteristic of waves.
  • C The observation of electrons having no properties.
  • D The observation of electrons exhibiting magnetic behavior.
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The correct answer is: The observation of electrons undergoing diffraction, characteristic of waves.
de Broglie's prediction was confirmed experimentally when it was found that an electron beam undergoes diffraction, which is characteristic of waves.

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