Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
What did the postulation of electric charges in the atom help to explain, as acknowledged by the Nobel Prize awarded in 1902?
A
The observed effect of magnetic fields on emitters of light.
B
The behavior of electric currents in magnetic fields.
C
The relationship between electricity and mechanics.
D
The nature of gravitational forces in atomic structures.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The postulation of electric charges in the atom was aimed at explaining the observed effect of magnetic fields on emitters of light, known as the Zeeman effect, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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