What was the conclusion of the Milikan oil drop experiment?

illiken discovered the smallest fundamental negative charge of an electron and its mass to charge ratio is very small and its speed is very great, while a proton has a negative charge.
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just a question on our test today. what's the right answer?

a) the mass to charge ratio of an electron is very small.
b) the speed of electrons is very great
c) the electron has a negative charge
d) the proton has a negative charge
e) there exists a smallest fundamental negative charge

so is the answer a, c or e?
 
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Kratos321 said:
just a question on our test today. what's the right answer?

a) the mass to charge ratio of an electron is very small.
b) the speed of electrons is very great
c) the electron has a negative charge
d) the proton has a negative charge
e) there exists a smallest fundamental negative charge

so is the answer a, c or e?
Describe in a sentence what you think Milliken discovered.

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1. What was the purpose of the Milikan oil drop experiment?

The purpose of the Milikan oil drop experiment was to determine the fundamental unit of electric charge, known as the electron's charge.

2. How did Milikan conduct the oil drop experiment?

Milikan conducted the oil drop experiment by spraying a fine mist of oil droplets into a chamber, which was then exposed to an electric field. By measuring the rate at which the droplets fell or rose, Milikan was able to calculate the charge of each individual oil droplet.

3. What was the conclusion of the Milikan oil drop experiment?

The conclusion of the Milikan oil drop experiment was that the charge of an electron is -1.602 x 10^-19 coulombs, with a very small margin of error. This experiment provided the first accurate measurement of the charge of an electron and helped to confirm the existence of subatomic particles.

4. How did the Milikan oil drop experiment impact the scientific community?

The Milikan oil drop experiment was a groundbreaking experiment that helped to revolutionize the field of physics. It provided evidence for the existence of subatomic particles and helped to solidify the theory of the electron's charge. This experiment also paved the way for further research and discoveries in the field of atomic and subatomic particles.

5. Are there any criticisms or controversies surrounding the Milikan oil drop experiment?

While the Milikan oil drop experiment is considered to be a groundbreaking and accurate experiment, there have been some criticisms surrounding the methods used and the accuracy of the results. Some scientists have argued that the experiment may have been affected by factors such as air currents and temperature, which could have influenced the movement of the oil droplets. However, these criticisms have not been widely accepted and the experiment is still considered to be a significant achievement in the history of science.

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