Who determined the specific charge of an electron before Millikan?

Millikan's Oil Drop Experiment Quiz

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12th Grade
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Paul Looyen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Niels Bohr
J.J. Thompson
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Answer explanation
J.J. Thompson determined the specific charge of an electron before Millikan through his experiments with cathode rays.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year did Millikan and Fletcher determine the actual charge on an electron?
1888
1923
1897
1909
Answer explanation
Millikan and Fletcher determined the actual charge on an electron in 1909, making the correct answer choice 1909.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the light box in the experiment setup?
To measure the charge
To create an electric field
To shine a light into the chamber
To calculate the velocity
Answer explanation
The main purpose of the light box in the experiment setup is to shine a light into the chamber, not to measure the charge, create an electric field, or calculate the velocity.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the telescope in the experiment setup do?
Measures the size of the spheres
Calculates the charge on the spheres
Generates an electric field
Allows observation of the spheres
Answer explanation
The telescope in the experiment setup allows observation of the spheres, enabling researchers to visually inspect the behavior and interactions of the spheres.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is used to balance the force of gravity in the experiment?
Magnetic field
Electric field
Light intensity
Air pressure
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Millikan use to determine the charge of the electron?
Plastic beads
Metal balls
Oil droplets
Silicon spheres
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the incorrect value that affected Millikan's results?
Density of oil
Viscosity of air
Electric field strength
Acceleration due to gravity
Answer explanation
The incorrect value that affected Millikan's results was the viscosity of air, not the density of oil, electric field strength, or acceleration due to gravity.
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