AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Atomic Structure

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Cathode Rays MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

J.J. Thomson's cathode-ray tube experiment demonstrated that

A

cathode rays are streams of negatively charged ions

B

all the mass of an atom is essentially in the nucleus

C

the e/m of electrons is much greater than the e/m of protons

D

the e/m ratio of the cathode ray particles changes when a different gas is placed in the discharge tube

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

J.J. Thomson's experiment showed that cathode rays are streams of electrons, which have a much greater e/m ratio compared to protons.

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