The cathode ray experiment was done for the first time by-

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The correct answer is J.J. Thomson

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J.J. Thomson was the first to conduct the cathode ray experiment.
Thomson's experiments with cathode rays led to the discovery of the electron in 1897.
His work demonstrated that cathode rays were composed of previously unknown negatively charged particles, which he called "corpuscles" (later renamed electrons).
This discovery revolutionized the understanding of atomic structure and paved the way for the development of quantum mechanics.

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J.J. Thomson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1906 for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases.
Ernest Rutherford, another key figure in atomic theory, worked under Thomson and later discovered the nucleus of the atom.
John Dalton is known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory and his research in color blindness.
Goldstein is credited with the discovery of canal rays (positive rays), which contributed to the understanding of atomic structure.