Conclusive proof of electron spin was provided by `O`. Strem and `W`. Gerlach. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the experiment?

Options

A. A beam of atoms is generated in a hot furnace.
B. A beam of atomic is directed through a non-homogeneous magnetic filed.
C. The interaction between an electron and the magnetic field causes the atom to be eflected form its stright lone path.
D. Two spots of unequal intensity are observed on the detecting screen.

Answer

D

Explanation

Because the spinning motion of electron is completely randon, in a strem consiting of may ayoms, there will be equal distributions of the two kinds of spins. Therefore, half of the atoms will be deflected one way and half the the detecting screen. When a hydoegen with a single electron passes through teh filed, it is deflected in one direction or teh other depending teh filed, it is direction of the spin.