The radiations from a naturally occurring radioactive substance, as seen after deflection by a magnetic field in one direction are:

definitely alpha rays

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definitely beta rays

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both alpha and beta rays

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either alpha or beta rays

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Solution

The correct option is D either alpha or beta rays
$α$ - and $β$ -ray, made up of positively & negatively charged particles and are deflected by a magnetic field in opposite directions; since rays remain undeflected as they do not have charge.

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