Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

(a)[3]

Fill in the table with the charges, expressed in terms of $e$, for the particles and radioactive emissions shown.

(b(i))[1]

State the direction in which any deflection of the α-particles occurs.

(b(ii))[1]

State the direction in which any deflection of the β-particles occurs.

(b(iii))[1]

State the direction in which any deflection of the γ-rays occurs.

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