Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 37 - The Foundation of Modern Physics - Stop to Think 37.2 - Page 1071: 1

Answer

(b) They are the same from all cathode material

Work Step by Step

Using the crossed field experiment Thomson could measure q/m for different cathode materials. upon measuring q/m for different cathode materials he found that it remains same irrespective of cathode material used. Thus he concluded all metals emit the same cathode rays.
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