Question
In an electron gun the control grid is given a negative potential relative to cathode in order to:
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Answer
- Repel electrons and thus to control the number of electrons passing through it
You must know the working of an electron gun.
In an electron gun the control grid is given a negative potential relative to cathode in order to repel electrons and thus to control the number of electrons passing through it.
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