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Question
Which of the following radiation gets deflected most in electric or magnetic field?
Options
α-particles
β-particles
γ-radiation
X-rays
MCQ
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Solution
β-particles
Explanation:
β-particles are electrons. They are very light and carry one unit of charge, so they are deflected much more than α-particles. α-particles are heavy, so they are deflected less. γ-radiation and X-rays have no charge, so they are not deflected.
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