$γ$ -rays are deflected by ________.

a magnetic field but not by an electric field

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an electric field but not by a magnetic field

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both electric and magnetic field

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neither an electric field nor magnetic field

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Solution

The correct option is D neither an electric field nor magnetic field
Gamma rays are photons which do not interact with the electric as well as magnetic field. So gamma rays are not deflected by both fields.

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