Which of the following statement is not true regarding cathode rays:

They are composed of a stream of electrons

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The mass of an electron is 1837 times the mass of a neutron

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They have a speed comparable to the speed of light

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They can be deflected by magnetic fields

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The correct option is B The mass of an electron is 1837 times the mass of a neutron
Mass of a neutron = 1837 times the mass of an electron.

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