Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true for cathode rays?

AIt travels along a straight line
Correct Answer
BIt emits $$X$$-rays when strikes a metal
Correct Answer
CIt is an electromagnetic wave
DIt is not deflected by magnetic field

Solution

The statements (A) and (B) are true for cathode rays.
(A) It travels along a straight line away from cathode and cast shadows of metalic objects placed in their path.

(B) It emits X-rays when strikes a metallic target.

(C) It is not an electromagnetic wave. Instead it consists of electrons.

(D) It is deflected by electric and magnetic fields indicating that it is stream of minute particles carrying negative charge.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Atomic Structure

From the discharge tube experiment, it was concluded that :

Atomic Structure

Fill in the blanks: Cathode rays produce _________ rays when strike against the surface of a hard metal like tungsten.

Atomic Structure

Which of the following statements is not correct about the characteristics of cathode rays?

Atomic Structure

Tick the appropriate answer. $$\beta$$-particles are actually a stream of

Atomic Structure

Cathode rays are a stream of fast moving particles that travel in random directions.

Atomic Structure

How are cathode rays originated ?

Atomic Structure

How are cathode rays produced ? Briefly explain their important properties.

Atomic Structure

Fill in the blanks: Cathode rays produce _________ rays when strike against the surface of a hard metal like tungsten.

Atomic Structure

Fill in the blanks: Cathode rays produce ________ on striking ZnS screen.

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