Need help!! Millikan's experiment

[Dutch]

Hey

I got this project and it sounds like a real easy question but i cant figure it out. I researched for quite a while but the internet wont give me a straight andwer i was hoping one of u guys could help me

Here it is: Why would a man want to knwo the mass and charge of an electron?/ Show a use for this knowledge.

I have no idea were they use this infromation!!

well thanx for ur help

Dutch

[Galileo]

Here it is: Why would a man want to knwo the mass and charge of an electron?/ Show a use for this knowledge.

Uuhm. Because it's one of the most important particles in the universe?

[HallsofIvy]

Perhaps he knew that information would be needed on his final exam!