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Physics · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 11 · Question 36

5054Electrical charge

The diagram shows a cathode-ray tube. The dotted line shows the path of a beam of electrons. The beam hits the screen at point X and produces a bright spot. P and Q are horizontal plates on each side of the beam. Which change will move the bright spot to a different position on the screen?

  1. AApply a voltage between metal plates P and Q.
  2. BDecrease the positive voltage of the anode.
  3. CIncrease the positive voltage of the anode.
  4. DIncrease the voltage between the terminals of the cathode.

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Correct answer: A. Apply a voltage between metal plates P and Q.

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