2.1.2 - Charge to Mass Ratio of Electron
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What does the charge-to-mass ratio of an electron represent?
💡 Hint: Think of it as how much charge there is for every unit of mass.
Who discovered the electron?
💡 Hint: He conducted experiments with cathode rays.
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Who first measured the charge-to-mass ratio of the electron?
💡 Hint: Think about the scientist known for working with cathode rays.
True or False: Thomson's charge-to-mass ratio was calculated using electric and magnetic fields.
💡 Hint: Recall what influenced the path of electrons.
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Calculate the energy required to separate an electron from the hydrogen atom at its ground state.
💡 Hint: Recall the energy equivalence in ionization.
Discuss the implications of Millikan's findings on modern physics.
💡 Hint: Think about how quantum theories emerged post-Millikan.
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