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Post-UTME Physics 2016 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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I. Travel in straight lines II. Have kinetic energy III. produce heat on collision with metals IV. Can be deflected by a magnetic field. From the above, which of the combinations is a characteristic of cathode rays?

  • A. I, II and IV only
  • B. I, II, III and IVCorrect
  • C. II and IV only
  • D. I and II only

Explanation

Cathode rays travel in straight lines, possess kinetic energy, produce heat on collision, and can be deflected by magnetic fields - all four properties apply.

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