Electrostatics Question 454
Question: Cathode rays travelling from east to west enter into region of electric field directed towards north to south in the plane of paper. The deflection of cathode rays is towards [CPMT 2002]
Options:
A) East
B) South
C) West
D) North
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Cathode rays (stream of negatively charged particles) deflect in opposite direction of field i.e. towards north.