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What is present in cathode rays?
What is present in cathode rays?
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Cathode rays were crucial in the discovery of the electron by J.J. Thomson.
Updated On: Oct 28, 2025
- Electron
- Proton
- Neutron
- None of these
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Cathode rays are composed of electrons, which are negatively charged subatomic particles emitted from the cathode in a vacuum tube.
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