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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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Question

The radiations from a naturally occurring radioactive substances as seen after deflection by a magnetic field in the direction are:

definitely

α

-rays

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definitely

β

-rays

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both

α

and

β

-rays

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either

α

β

-rays

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Solution

The correct option is D either $α$ or $β$ -rays
Both $_{2}^{4} α$ and $_{1}^{0} β$ particles are affected due to magnetic field and so both rays are produced.

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