Dual Nature Of Light Question 41

Question: When subjected to a transverse electric field, cathode rays move [MP PET 1994]

Options:

A) Down the potential gradient

B) Up the potential gradient

C) Along a hyperbolic path

D) Along a circular path

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In an electric field, a force opposite to the direction of electric field acts on negatively charged particles (i.e. from lower potential to higher potential).