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Paper 4 structured question: The three types of nuclear emission

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The three types of nuclear emission

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Understanding the behavior of different types of radiation in fields is essential for physics applications.

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Radiation in Fields

Alpha particles are deflected towards the negative plate, beta particles towards the positive plate, and gamma rays are not deflected.

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    Describe how beta particles are deflected in electric and magnetic fields.

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Deflection of Radiation

Alpha, beta, and gamma particles behave differently when placed in electric and magnetic fields. Alpha particles are positively charged, beta particles are negatively charged, and gamma rays are uncharged.

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    State the charge of alpha particles.

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