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प्रश्न
Explain why alpha and beta particles are deflected in an electric or a magnetic field, but gamma rays are not deflected in such a field.
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उत्तर
α and β are positive and negative charged particles respectively, therefore these are deflected in electric or magnetic field whereas γ radiations are not charged particles so does not deflect.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A radioactive source emits three types of radiations.
Name the three radiations.
A radioactive source emits three types of radiations.
Name the radiations which are deflected by the electric field.
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- Explain clearly how you used the diagram to arrive at the answer in part (a).
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- Arrange them in ascending order of ionising power.
- Which of the above will pass undeviated if subjected to an electric field?
- With respect to your answer to part (b) above, what will be the change in the nucleus of an atom after such a ray is emitted.
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