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Why does a light paddle wheel placed in the path of cathode rays begin to rotate, when cathode rays fall on it? - Science

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Why does a light paddle wheel placed in the path of cathode rays begin to rotate, when cathode rays fall on it?

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It is because the small particles of the cathode rays (electrons) have mass and energy. This energy is used in rotating the paddle wheels.

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Chapter 12: Atomic Structure - Exercises [Page 137]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 12 Atomic Structure
Exercises | Q VI. 1. | Page 137

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