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Who discovered canal rays (positive rays)?
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AEugen Goldstein
BJ.J. Thomson
CJames Chadwick
DErnest Rutherford
Correct Answer: Eugen GoldsteinYour Answer: A
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The correct answer is Option A — Eugen Goldstein. Eugen Goldstein, a German physicist, discovered canal rays (also called positive rays or anode rays) in 1886. These are positively charged rays that move towards the cathode in a gas discharge tube.
Why other options are wrong:
Option B (J.J. Thomson): J.J. Thomson discovered the ELECTRON (cathode rays) in 1897, NOT canal rays.
Option C (James Chadwick): James Chadwick discovered the NEUTRON in 1932, NOT canal rays.
Option D (Ernest Rutherford): Rutherford conducted gold foil experiment and proposed nuclear model of atom, but did NOT discover canal rays.
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