Question
Question: In Millikan's experiment for the determination of the charge on the electron, the reason for using t...
In Millikan's experiment for the determination of the charge on the electron, the reason for using the oil is.
A
It is a lubricant
B
Its density is higher
C
It vapourises easily
D
It does not vapourise
Answer
It does not vapourise
Explanation
Solution
In Millikan's experiment, drops of non-volatile liquid (cloak oil) are used to prevent evaporation.