Dual Nature Of Light Question 43

Question: From the following, what charges can be present on oil drops in Millikan’s experiment [MP PET 1995]

Options:

A) Zero, equal to the magnitude of charge on $ \alpha - $ particle

B) $ 2e,\ 1.6\times {{10}^{-18}}C, $

C) $ 1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}C,\ 2.5e $

D) $ 1.5e,\ e $ (Here e is the electronic charge)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In Millikan?s experiment, the charges present on the oil drops are the integral multiples, so 2e and $ 10e(1.6\times {{10}^{-18}}C) $ charges are present.