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Cathode rays have:

  • A. mass only
  • B. charge only
  • C. both mass and charge
  • D. neither mass nor charge

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Cathode rays are streams of electrons that are emitted from the cathode in a vacuum tube. They possess both mass and charge. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. both mass and charge

To elaborate:

  • Mass: Electrons, which make up cathode rays, have a small mass.
  • Charge: Electrons carry a negative electric charge.

This dual nature is what allows cathode rays to interact with electric and magnetic fields, leading to various applications in technology and science.