Understanding Electrons (2.1.2)

Question 1

• Robert Millikan determined the charge of an electron by observing oil droplets in an electric field.

Answer 1

• Robert Millikan determined the charge of an electron by observing oil droplets in an electric field.

Question 2

• Today, the charge of an electron is accepted as 1.60 x 10–19 C, and the mass of an electron is accepted as 9.11 x 10–31 kg.

Answer 2

• Today, the charge of an electron is accepted as 1.60 x 10–19 C, and the mass of an electron is accepted as 9.11 x 10–31 kg.