Physics · Oct / Nov 2017 · Paper 12 · Question 38

5054The three types of emission

A beam, consisting of alpha-particles (α), beta-particles (β), and gamma rays (γ), passes into a magnetic field. Which diagram shows their paths in the magnetic field?

Amagnetic field diagram: α deflected up, β straight, γ deflected down
Bmagnetic field diagram: α deflected up, γ straight, β deflected down
Cmagnetic field diagram: β deflected up, γ straight, α deflected down
Dmagnetic field diagram: γ deflected up, α straight, β deflected down

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Correct answer: B. magnetic field diagram: α deflected up, γ straight, β deflected down

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