Discovery of which amongst the following rays led to the discovery of proton?

Magnetic rays

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Cathode rays

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Canal rays

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Electromagnetic rays

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Solution

The correct option is C Canal rays
Eugen Goldstein in 1886 discovered the presence of positively charged rays in a gas discharge tube. He called these rays as canal rays. This experiment led to the discovery of protons.

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