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According to Thomson's experiments, what effect does a lighter particle have on its deflection in the presence of an electric or magnetic field?
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Options:
  • A Lighter particles experience greater deflection.
  • B Lighter particles experience lesser deflection.
  • C Lighter particles remain unaffected.
  • D Lighter particles behave unpredictably.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Lighter particles experience greater deflection.
In Thomson's experiments, it was observed that lighter particles experience greater deflection in the presence of an electric or magnetic field.

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