5H30.10 Cathode Ray Tube

Deflect the beam in a Crookes tube with a magnet.

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Setup Requirements: Assembled as needed. If it does not produce green beam, switch wires attached to tube. Bar magnets may not be strong enough. Use red transformer.

 

Equations: F = qV x B

 

Safety Issues: X-ray radiation. Keep students away. If broken tube cannot be replaced.