Which rays will deflect in an electric field?

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Solution

Alpha and Beta rays will deflect in an electric field.
Alpha rays are positively charged and beta rays are negatively charged which are deflected towards opposite directions in the electric field.
However, gamma rays are neutral in nature goes straight without any deflection.
The deflection of alpha, beta and gamma rays in an electric field can be shown in the above diagram.

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