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Electrons can be diffracted (Davis-son and German's expt.).
  1. Yes, as their wave is transverse.
  2. Yes, as their wave is longitudinal
  3. No, as their wave is longitudinal
  4. No, as they travel in a straight line.

A
No, as they travel in a straight line.
B
Yes, as their wave is transverse.
C
Yes, as their wave is longitudinal
D
No, as their wave is longitudinal
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As electron waves oscillation is confined in one orientation only, therefore it cannot be polarized.

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