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Describe the observations made during cathode ray experiments when subjected to electric fields.
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- When cathode rays are subjected to electric fields, they are observed to deflect towards the positive plate, indicating that they carry a negative charge.
- This deflection demonstrates the interaction between the charged particles in the cathode rays and the electric field.
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This answer is strong because it directly addresses the observations from cathode ray experiments, specifically focusing on the behavior of cathode rays in electric fields. The question tests the understanding of the fundamental properties of cathode rays and their charge.
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