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Question: To determine the masses of the isotopes of an element which of the following techniques is useful...

To determine the masses of the isotopes of an element which of the following techniques is useful

A

The acceleration of charged atoms by an electric field and their subsequent deflection by a variable magnetic field

B

The spectroscopic examination of the light emitted by vaporised elements subjected to electric discharge

C

The photographing of the diffraction patterns which arise when X-rays are passed through crystals

D

The bombardment of metal foil with alpha particles

Answer

The acceleration of charged atoms by an electric field and their subsequent deflection by a variable magnetic field

Explanation

Solution

It is the required technique.