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If cathode rays are projected at right angles to a magnetic field, their trajectory is:

A

If both the assertion and reason are true statement and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .

B

If both the assertion and reason are true statement but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is a false statement.

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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The correct Answer is:
C

Electrons being much lighter than positive ray particles ( ions ) are deflected more in a magnetic field.
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