Physics
Explain why α and β particles are deflected in an electric or a magnetic field, but γ rays are not deflected in such a field.
Radioactivity
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α and β radiations are charged particles (i.e., α radiation is positively charged and β radiation is negatively charged) therefore, they are deflected in an electric or magnetic field. γ radiations are uncharged particles hence, they do not show deflection in an electric or magnetic field.
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