If a beam consisting of α,β,γ radiations is passed through an electric field perpendicular to the beam , the deflections - Physics - Nuclei

Question

If a beam consisting of α,β,γ radiations is
passed through an electric field perpendicular to the beam , the
deflections suffered by the components , in decreasing order ,
are
a α,β,γ
b α,γ,β
c β,α,γ
d β,γ,α
Please explain briefly

Somnath physics · Accepted Answer

We know,

Î³ is charge-less, so, no deflection for it

Î± has charge +e and Î² has
charge â€“e Mass of Î± is
very large compared to Î²

So, the force that will deflect the charged particles will deflect
the charge particle with least mass the most

Hence, Î² has maximum deflection, Î± has
some deflection and Î³ has no deflection

So, Î² > Î± > Î³

Correct option is (c)

If a beam consisting of α,β,γ radiations is passed through an electric field perpendicular to the beam , the deflections suffered by the components , in decreasing order , are a. α,β,γ b. α,γ,β c. β,α,γ d. β,γ,α Please explain briefly

If a beam consisting of α,β,γ radiations is passed through an electric field perpendicular to the beam , the deflections suffered by the components , in decreasing order , are

a. α,β,γ

b. α,γ,β

c. β,α,γ

d. β,γ,α

Please explain briefly