Step 1: Understanding cathode rays. Cathode rays are streams of high-speed electrons emitted from the cathode in a vacuum tube. They possess mass and negative charge and exhibit particle-like properties.
Step 2: Evaluating given statements. - (A) Cathode rays produce X-rays: Correct. When cathode rays strike a metal target, X-rays are generated due to energy conversion.
- (B) Cathode rays are electromagnetic waves: Incorrect. Cathode rays are not electromagnetic waves; they are charged particles (electrons). Electromagnetic waves (like X-rays) have no charge or mass.
- (C) Cathode rays travel in a straight route: Correct. In the absence of external magnetic or electric fields, cathode rays move in straight lines.
- (D) Cathode rays are fast electrons: Correct. They consist of negatively charged high-speed electrons moving from the cathode to the anode.
Conclusion. Since cathode rays are not electromagnetic waves, option (B) is incorrect, making it the correct answer for this question.
List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | \(\Omega^{-1}\) | I | Specific conductance |
| B | \(∧\) | II | Electrical conductance |
| C | k | III | Specific resistance |
| D | \(\rho\) | IV | Equivalent conductance |
List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Constant heat (q = 0) | I | Isothermal |
| B | Reversible process at constant temperature (dT = 0) | II | Isometric |
| C | Constant volume (dV = 0) | III | Adiabatic |
| D | Constant pressure (dP = 0) | IV | Isobar |