Question

Which among the following is/are the different characteristics of anode rays?

• A. Anode rays consist of positively charged electrons.
• B. They are deflected by electrical fields.
• C. They are not deflected by magnetic fields
• D. Deflection of anode rays depends upon the nature of the gas in the discharge tube.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B

They are deflected by electrical fields.

D

Deflection of anode rays depends upon the nature of the gas in the discharge tube.

The different characteristics of anode rays are:

• They consist of positively charged particles.
• They are deflected by electrical and magnetic fields. The deflection is very little when compared to that of cathode rays because they consist of heavy particles.
• The deflection of the anode rays depends on the nature of the gas present in the discharge tube. Heavier the gas, lower is the deflection.