Charge-to-mass ratio

The charge-to-mass ratio is a way to compare an object's electric charge to its mass. It’s calculated by dividing the amount of electric charge an object has by its weight or mass. This ratio helps scientists understand how charged particles, like electrons or protons, behave in electric and magnetic fields. A higher charge-to-mass ratio means the particle’s charge notably influences its motion more than its mass. It's a key concept in understanding the properties of particles and how they respond to forces, allowing scientists to identify particles and study their characteristics.