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Positive rays give flash on________________?

Correct answer: D. ZnS

  • A. AgNO3 plate
  • B. AgCl plate
  • C. ZnO
  • D. ZnS

Explanation

Positive rays produce visible flashes when they strike a fluorescent material such as zinc sulfide, ZnS. ZnS converts the energy of the particles into tiny flashes of light. Students may choose AgCl because it is light-sensitive, but AgCl is not the fluorescent screen normally used in this experiment.

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