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Why picture on a TV screen become distorted when a magnet is brought near the screen?

Correct answer: D. Beam of electrons will be deflected due to magnetic field.

  • A. Beam of electrons will be negative due to magnetic field.
  • B. Beam of electrons will be zero due to magnetic field.
  • C. Beam of electrons will be reflected due to magnetic field.
  • D. Beam of electrons will be deflected due to magnetic field.

Explanation

TVs basically work by releasing beams of electrons on a screen giving us the picture. However, bringing a magnet near a TV would form a magnetic field which would influence the beam of electrons changing their direction of motion.

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