Is Canal Rays and Cathode Rays are same?

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Not at all. Canal rays are Anode rays. A Beam of positive ions created by a type of gas in discharge tube.
Cathode rays on contrary is an electron beam.

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Is Canal Rays and Cathode Rays are same?

Dear Student!Not at all. Canal rays are Anode rays. A Beam of positive ions created by a type of gas in discharge tube.Cathode rays on contrary is an electron beam.

Dear Student!
Not at all. Canal rays are Anode rays. A Beam of positive ions created by a type of gas in discharge tube.
Cathode rays on contrary is an electron beam.