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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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The Nucleus

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · The Nucleus

A magnetic field fails to cause deflection in

A magnetic field fails to cause deflection in

Options

  1. Abeta-minus rays
  2. Bα\alpha-rays
  3. Cgamma rays
  4. Dbeta-plus rays

Correct answer

C. gamma rays

Step-by-step solution

Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves and do not carry any charge.

The magnetic force on a moving particle is given by F⃗=q(v⃗×B⃗)\vec{F} = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B}). Since the charge q=0q = 0 for gamma rays, the magnetic force acting on them is zero.

Alpha rays are positively charged, beta-minus rays are negatively charged, and beta-plus rays are positively charged, so they all experience a magnetic force and are deflected.

Therefore, a magnetic field fails to cause deflection in gamma rays.
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