Discovery of Sub-Atomic Particles Flashcards

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Which scientist studied electrical discharge in partially evacuated tubes called Cathode Ray Tubes?

A

Faraday

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Which scientist studied electrical discharge in partially evacuated tubes called Cathode Ray Tubes?

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Faraday

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Why a gas of low pressure was used in the Cathode Ray Experiment?

A

Since there is enough space between gaseous atoms, It can accelerate and strike another atom creating positive charges and free electrons

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4
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Name the phosphorescent coating on the tube behind the anode that confirmed Cathode Rays

A

Zinc Sulphide

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5
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When do Cathode rays produce X-Rays?

A

When they strike Tungsten and Molybdenum

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How can we confirm that rays travel in a straight line in the absence of magnetic and electric fields?

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Formation of shadow when an object is placed between

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How can we conclude that cathode rays contain mass and velocity?

A

They rotate the paddle wheel placed in their path

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8
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Deviation of electrons depends upon_____

A

Charge, Mass and Strength of Fields

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9
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What did Milikan discover?

A

Q=ne

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10
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Is the q/m ratio of Canal Rays the same for all atoms? In which atom is its highest?

A

No. Hydrogen

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Why a gas of low pressure was used in the Cathode Ray Experiment?

A

Since there is enough space between gaseous atoms, It can accelerate and strike another atom creating positive charges and free electrons

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12
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Name the phosphorescent coating on the tube behind the anode that confirmed Cathode Rays

A

Zinc Sulphide

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When do Cathode rays produce X-Rays?

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When they strike Tungsten and Molybdenum

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How can we confirm that rays travel in a straight line in the absence of magnetic and electric fields?

A

Formation of shadow when an object is placed between

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How can we conclude that cathode rays contain mass and velocity?

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They rotate the paddle wheel placed in their path

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16
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Deviation of electrons depends upon_____

A

Charge, Mass and Strength of Fields

17
Q

What did Milikan discover?

A

Q=ne

18
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Is the q/m ratio of Canal Rays the same for all atoms? In which atom is its highest?

A

No. Hydrogen

19
Q

What is the origin of Canal Rays?

A

Knock out of electrons from gaseous atoms by the bombardment of high speed of electrons from the cathode

20
Q

Which radiation does not get deflected by electric and magnetic fields?

A

X-Rays

21
Q

What is the increasing order of penetration power of Alpha Rays, Gamma Rays and Beta Rays?

A

Gamma Rays>Beta Rays> Alpha Rays