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According to Thomson's experiments, what does the amount of deviation of particles from their path in the presence of an electric or magnetic field depend upon?
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  • A The mass of the particle
  • B The charge on the particle
  • C The temperature of the cathode
  • D The type of gas in the cathode ray tube
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The correct answer is: The charge on the particle
Thomson's experiments indicated that the amount of deviation of particles from their path in the presence of an electric or magnetic field depends on the magnitude of the negative charge on the particle.

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