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Standard X
Physics
Gamma Decay
It is possibl...
Question
It is possible to deflect
γ
-radiations in a way similar to
α
and
β
-particles
A
Yes, using electric field
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B
Yes, using magnetic field
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C
Yes, Using electric and magnetic field together
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D
No
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Solution
The correct option is
B
No
No.
As
γ
-rays are charge-less they cannot be deflected by magnetic field or electric field.
While the
α
and
β
rays are charged, so can be deflected.
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