Which of the following cannot be deflected by a magnetic field?
(A) Alpha rays (B) Beta rays
(C) Gamma rays (D) None of these

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Solution

Answer .C ) gamma rays.
Alpha and beta particles have contrary charges-they undergo deflection in opposite direction, whereas gamma rays do not transfer any charge-they do not undergo deflection.

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