Electron e/m measured by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Electron e/m measured by:
A. Millikan
B. Rutherford
C. Thomson
D. Bohr
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
J.J. Thomson measured e/m using cathode ray deflection (1897). Millikan later measured e (oil drop). Memory aid: 'Thomson = e/m; Millikan = e'. Experimental physics history frequently tested in competitive exams.

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