Thomson’s Discovery of the Electron Clicker Activities
A charge will pass through the region shown below. Initially there is no magnetic or electric field in the region. Observe the path of the charge.
A magnetic field will be turned on as shown. The x’s mean that the field is directed into the page. Observe the path of the charge now.
Answer the following on your own.
What is the sign of the charge Insufficient Information
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What is the sign of the charge Insufficient Information
Now instead of a magnetic field, an electric field will be created by charging the plates as shown.
Answer the following on your own
Predict the direction the charge will be deflected by the electric field Up 2. Down
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Predict the direction the charge will be deflected by the electric field Up 2. Down
Answer the following on your own
Predict the path of the charge when both fields are turned on Will wiggle back and forth 2. Will deflect first one direction then the other 3. Will go straight 4. Some other answer
Consult with your neighbors and answer again.
Predict the path of the charge when both fields are turned on Will wiggle back and forth 2. Will deflect first one direction then the other 3. Will go straight 4. Some other answer