In Thomson's method for determining the $e/m$ ratio of an electron,which of the following conditions is true regarding the fields?

  • A
    The electric field and magnetic field are parallel to each other and to the electron beam.
  • B
    The electric field and magnetic field are perpendicular to each other and both are perpendicular to the electron beam.
  • C
    The magnetic field is perpendicular to the electron beam.
  • D
    The electric field is parallel to the electron beam.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Tesla is the unit of

$A$ $1 \mu\text{C}$ charge is moving with velocity $\vec{v} = (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) \text{ m/s}$ in a region of magnetic field $\vec{B} = (2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}) \text{ T}$. The magnitude of the force acting on it is $\sqrt{\alpha} \times 10^{-6} \text{ N}$. The value of $\alpha$ is . . . . . . .

When a positively charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field with uniform velocity, its trajectory can be:
$(1)$ a straight line
$(2)$ a circle
$(3)$ a helix

If a charged particle moves through a magnetic field with a velocity that has both perpendicular and parallel components,what is the path followed by the particle?

If a proton of kinetic energy $8.35 \text{ MeV}$ enters a uniform magnetic field of $10 \text{ T}$ at right angles to the direction of the field,then the force acting on the proton is (Mass of proton $= 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \text{ kg}$ and charge of proton $= 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \text{ C}$)

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