Question

Of the following types of radiations, the only one to be deflected in a magnetic field is:

• A. $X-rays$
• B. $\gamma -rays$
• C. $\beta -rays$
• D. neutrons

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$\beta -rays$

Only charged particles get deflected in magnetic field. A beta particle, also called beta ray or beta radiation, is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted by the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus during the process of beta decay.

Option C is correct.