Magnetic field does not cause deflection in

Alpha rays

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Beta-plus rays

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Beta-minus rays

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Gamma rays

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Solution

The correct option is D Gamma rays
All charged particles deflect in a magnetic field.

Gamma rays are photons which are not charged, hence they won't be deflected due to the magnetic field.

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