In a cathode ray tube, the function of the x-plates is to

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 2010 (Objective) Subject: Physics

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In a cathode ray tube, the function of the x-plates is to
Answer Details
In a cathode ray tube, the x-plates are used to deflect the electron beam horizontally. The electron beam is generated by the cathode and accelerated by the anode towards the screen. The y-plates are used to deflect the beam vertically. By applying appropriate voltages to the x-plates and y-plates, the electron beam can be made to scan across the screen and form a visible image. Therefore, option A, which states that the x-plates deflect the electron beam horizontally, is the correct answer.

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