A beam consisting of \(\alpha\)-particles. \(\beta\)-particles and \(\gamma\)-rays pass through a magnetic field at right...

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WAEC 2020

A beam consisting of \(\alpha\)-particles. \(\beta\)-particles and \(\gamma\)-rays pass through a magnetic field at right angles to the direction of the field. Which of the following observations would be made about the \(\alpha\)-particles, \(\beta\)-particles, and \(\gamma\)-rays respectively?

  • A. Deflected, deflected, deflected
  • B. Deflected, deflected, not deflected
  • C. Deflected, not deflected, deflected
  • D. Not deflected, deflected, deflected

Correct Answer: B. Deflected, deflected, not deflected



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