Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
- Subject
- Physics
- Chapter
- 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
- Abeta-minus rays
- B-rays
- Cgamma rays
- 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 . Since the charge 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.
The magnetic force on a moving particle is given by . Since the charge 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.