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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Atomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct)

In the phenomenon of electric discharge through gases at low pressure, the colored glow in the tube appears as a result of

A
excitation of electrons in the atoms
B
collision between the atoms of the gas
C
collisions between the charged particles emitted from the cathode and the atoms of the gas
D
collision between different electrons of the atoms of the gas

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C

The discharge of electricity through rarefied gases is an interesting phenomenon which can be systematically studied with the help of a discharge tube. In discharge tube collisions between the charged particles emitted from the cathode and the atoms of the gas results to the coloured glow in the tube.

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