Dual Nature Of Light Question 55

Question: Cathode rays and canal rays produced in a certain discharge tube are deflected in the same direction if [SCRA 1998]

Options:

A) A magnetic field is applied normally

B) An electric field is applied normally

C) An electric field is applied tangentially

D) A magnetic field is applied tangentially

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In discharge tube cathode rays (a beam of negative particles) and canal rays (positive rays) moves opposite to each other. They will experience a magnetic force in the same direction, if a normal magnetic field is switched on