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Radioactive radiations are of three types out of these one radiation remains unaffected by an electric or magnetic fields. Name this radiation.

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Gamma Radiation

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Beta Radiation

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Alpha Radiation

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D

Positron Radiation

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Solution

The correct option is A
Gamma Radiation

Gamma radiations because gamma radiations are electromagnetic radiations and hence not affected by electric and magnetic fields

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