Who determined the charge-to-mass ratio $(e/m_e)$ of an electron and how? Explain.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $J.J. \text{ Thomson}$ determined the value of $e/m_e$ by applying perpendicular electric and magnetic fields to the path of electrons in a cathode ray tube experiment.
$R.A. \text{ Millikan}$ determined the charge of an electron using the oil drop experiment.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Rutherford's experiment on scattering of $\alpha$-particles showed for the first time that the atom has:

$(i)$ Calculate the number of electrons which will together weigh $1 \, g$.
$(ii)$ Calculate the mass and charge of one mole of electrons.

The ratio of specific charge of a proton and an $\alpha$-particle is

$A$ particle having the same charge and $200$ times greater mass than that of an electron is:

Proton is

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo