Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A beam of $\alpha$-particles and $\beta$-particles is directed perpendicular to an electric field. Which statement correctly describes the particles' deflection in the field?

  • A$\alpha$-particles deflect, but $\beta$-particles do not deflect.
  • B$\alpha$-particles deflect in the opposite direction to $\beta$-particles.
  • C$\beta$-particles deflect, but $\alpha$-particles do not deflect.
  • DBoth $\alpha$-particles and $\beta$-particles deflect in the same direction.

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