Which of the following rays do not get deflected by an electric or magnetic field?

$α$ -rays

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$β$ -rays

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$γ$ -rays

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
$γ$ -rays

Gamma rays have no charge and mass. So, they cannot be deflected by an electric or magnetic field.

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