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Standard XII
Chemistry
Thomson's Discovery of Electrons
In the presen...
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In the presence of an electric field, the cathode rays:

A
Travel in straight lines
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Moves in a spiral motion
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C
Deflect towards the positive plate
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D
Exhibit no effect
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Solution

The correct option is C Deflect towards the positive plate
In the presence of an electric field, the cathode rays are deflected towards the positive charged plates (anode) as they are negatively charged.

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