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In the Davisson-Germer experiment, electrons were fired at a crystal of nickel. What was the purpose of using a crystal?

Option: 1

 To diffract the electrons


Option: 2

To reflect the electrons back to the source

 


Option: 3

 To absorb the electrons


Option: 4

None of these

 


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The purpose of using a crystal in the Davisson-Germer experiment was to diffract the electrons and create a diffraction pattern that could be analyzed to determine the wavelength of the electrons.

 

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