In an electron gun,the control grid is given a negative potential relative to the cathode in order to:

  • A
    Decelerate electrons
  • B
    Repel electrons and thus to control the number of electrons passing through it
  • C
    Select electrons of the same velocity and converge them along the axis
  • D
    Decrease the kinetic energy of electrons

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