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When alpha and beta particles emit from a radioactive element under the influence of magnetic field why the beta particles suffers more deviation than the alpha particles?

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Hi Arvaruas!

The alpha particles are helium nucleus, but beta particles are electrons or positrons. As the helium nucleus is heavier than the electrons, it is affected less by the electromagnetic field.

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