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Who named the negatively charged particles present in cathode rays as electrons?

1. J.J. Thomson
2. Stoney
3. Goldstein
4. None of these

Correct answer: J.J. Thomson

Solution

J.J. Thomson studied cathode rays and concluded they were made of tiny negatively charged particles. He is credited with identifying and naming these particles as electrons.

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