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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

In a cathode-ray tube, a hot tungsten cathode releases particles by thermionic emission. What are these particles?
Options
A alpha-particles
B electrons
Correct Answer
C protons
D tungsten atoms
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Thermionic emission from a hot cathode releases electrons. These electrons are then accelerated towards the anode in a cathode-ray tube.

Hint

Thermionic emission releases electrons.

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