d1 = l12

or

l12 e H

d1 = ----- --- --- (1).

2 m V

If the rays pass through a uniform electric field of strength X and length l2 with a deviation d2,

1 Xel22

d2 = --- ----- (2),

2 mV2

since Xe/m is the acceleration of the particle, at right angles to its direction, and l2/V is the time required to travel through the electric field.