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    Which British physicist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1906 for his work on discovery of electrons?
    Question

    Which British physicist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1906 for his work on discovery of electrons?

    A.

    James Chadwick

    B.

    JJ Thomson

    C.

    Niels Bohr

    D.

    Ernest Rutherford

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) JJ Thomson.
    · JJ Thomson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1906 for his discovery of the electron and for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases.
    · His experiments using cathode rays led to the identification of electrons, which revolutionized the understanding of atomic structure.
    Information Booster:
    · James Chadwick:
    · Discovered the neutron in 1932 and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935.
    · Niels Bohr:
    · Developed the Bohr model of the atom and contributed to the understanding of atomic structure and quantum theory. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.
    · Ernest Rutherford:
    · Known for his pioneering work in nuclear physics, including the discovery of the nucleus. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1908 for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements and the chemistry of radioactive substances.

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