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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.
State following four properties each of α, β and γ radiations:
- Nature,
- Charge,
- Mass and
- Effect of electric field.
Arrange the α, β, and γ raditions in ascending order of their ionising powers.
State the speed of each of α, β and γ radiations.
What is the composition of α, β and γ radiations?
A radioactive substance emits radiations ______.
Compare the ionising powers of α, β and γ radiations.
A beam of α, β and γ rays is travelling through a certain region in space.
- 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.
Which of the following radiations suffer maximum deflection in a magnetic field?
Arrange the α, β and γ radiations in ascending order of their penetrating power.
