The surprising feature of the double-slit experiment with electrons is that

A) the overall pattern is an interference pattern.
B) the electrons are able to strike the screen even with both slits closed.
C) small flashes are seen on the screen.
D) the electrons don't all hit the screen at the same point.
E) the two single-slit patterns are simply superimposed--or added to--each other when both slits are opened.


A

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