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Question
Which one of the following statements about alpha and beta particles is
correct?
Options
They carry equal amounts of charge.
Each alpha particle has four times the mass of a beta particle.
Only alpha particles can cause ionization
They can both be deflected by magnetic fields when they are in
motion.Alpha particles have a larger range in air than beta particles.
Solution
Answer is (iv) as both alpha and beta particles are deflected by magnetic
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