The purpose of cathode in cathode ray tube is ______

To emit the electrons

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To absorb the electrons

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To deflect the electrons

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To emit the protons

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Solution

The correct option is A To emit the electrons
The heated filament transfers its heat to the cathode the cathode coated by oxides of Barium or Strantium emit electrons on heating.

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