If the Particles of a Cathode Ray Had a Greater

question 92

Multiple Choice

If the particles of a cathode ray had a greater electric charge, the ray passing through a magnetic field would bend ________.

• A)more because of a greater electromagnetic attraction
• B)less because of greater electrical inertia
• C)more because the particles would be traveling faster
• D)by the same amount regardless of its charge

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Definitions:

Electromagnetic Induction

The phenomenon where an electromotive force (EMF) is induced in a closed circuit by a change in the flux of magnetic field.

Lenz's Law

A principle in electromagnetism stating that an induced electric current will flow in a direction such that it opposes the change in magnetic flux that produced it.

Exponential Rate

A rate of growth in which the increase occurs in a manner proportional to the current amount, often seen as rapid growth.

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right triangle.