Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsX-rays

An X-ray beam is capable of being deflected

Options

Aby both an electric field and a magnetic field
Bby neither an electric field nor a magnetic field
Cby a magnetic field
Dby an electric field

Correct answer

B. by neither an electric field nor a magnetic field

Step-by-step solution

X-rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves consisting of photons. Since X-rays do not carry any electric charge, they do not experience any force in the presence of an electric field or a magnetic field. Therefore, an X-ray beam is deflected by neither an electric field nor a magnetic field.

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