O-LevelPhysicsNuclear Physics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q381 Mark

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?

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ADiagram A showing particle paths

BDiagram B showing particle paths

CDiagram C showing particle paths

DDiagram D showing particle paths

✓ Correct answer

B: Diagram B showing particle paths

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Topic: Nuclear Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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