After passing through double slits, electrons make a pattern on a screen that
A)shows which slit each electron has passed through.
B)resembles a pattern that waves make.
C)has two peaks of intensity.
D)has a single wide peak of intensity.

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The pattern made by electrons resembles a pattern that waves make due to the phenomenon of wave-particle duality. This means that while the electrons are particles, they also exhibit wave-like properties, which results in an interference pattern on the screen. The pattern has multiple peaks and troughs, indicating constructive and destructive interference of the electron waves, rather than a single wide peak or showing which slit each electron has passed through.

After Passing Through Double Slits, Electrons Make a Pattern on a Screen