Discussion Forum



1)

Arrange the following particles in increasing order of values of e/m ratio : electron (e), proton (p), neutron (n) and $\alpha$-particle ($\alpha$) -


A) n, p, e, $\alpha$

B) n, $\alpha$, p, e

C) n, p, $\alpha$, e

D) e, p, n, $\alpha$

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

 

Electron

Proton

Neutron

α-Particle

e

1 Unit

1 Unit

Zero

2 Units

m

1/1837 Unit

1 Unit

1 Unit

4-Units

e/m

1837

1

Zero

1/2