The Purpose of Milliken's Oil Drop Experiment Was to Determine

question 55

Multiple Choice

The purpose of Milliken's oil drop experiment was to determine:

• A)the mass of an electron
• B)the charge of an electron
• C)the ratio of charge to mass for an electron
• D)the sign of the charge on an electron
• E)viscosity

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