5 Questions
Who discovered X-rays in 1895?
Roentgen
What did J. J. Thomson discover in 1897?
Electron
What did William Crookes suggest about cathode rays?
They consisted of fast moving negatively charged particles
What caused the fluorescence on the glass opposite to the cathode in the discharge tube?
Radiation coming from the cathode
What did Hertz's experiments strongly establish about light?
The wave nature of light
Test your knowledge of the dual nature of radiation and matter in physics with this quiz. Explore topics such as Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and experimental investigations from the end of the 19th century.
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