Question

Write four characteristics properties of cathode rays.

Answer 1

Important properties of cathode rays are:

• Cathode rays are negatively charged.
• Cathode rays travel in a straight line and can cast sharp shadows.
• Cathode rays travel in a straight line and can cast sharp shadows.
• Cathode rays show deflection when placed in an electric field and magnetic field.
• They can penetrate through thin metal plates.
• The properties of the cathode rays do not depend on the electrodes and the gas used in the vacuum tube.