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From the following, what charges can be present on oil drops in Millikan's experiment?

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a

Zero, equal to the magnitude of charge on α-particle

b

2e,1.6×1018C

c

1.6×1019C,2.5e

d

1.5e, e

answer is B.

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In Millikan's experiment, the charges present on the oil drops are the integral multiples, so 2e and 10 e (1.6×1018C) charges are present.

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From the following, what charges can be present on oil drops in Millikan's experiment?