Cathode rays are similar to visible light rays in that

  • A

    They both can be deflected by electric and magnetic fields

  • B

    They both have a definite magnitude of wavelength

  • C

    They both can ionise a gas through which they pass

  • D

    They both can expose a photographic plate

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