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Are alpha particles affected by electric fields?
Yes, alpha particles are positively charged and will be affected by electric fields. They will experience a force in the direction of the field if they pass through it, causing them to deflect or change their trajectory.
Why does it take stronger magnetic fields to move the beam of alpha particles compared to beta particles?
Because the charge on an alpha particle is 2 times stonger then on a beta particle, however, it the alpha particle is 7,350 times more massive (so it takes more force to move it the same distance).
What type of radiation is not affected by magnetic fields?
Charged particles will be deflected by an electric field. The movement of any charged particle through an electric field will cause that charged particle to be attracted by one pole of the field and repelled by the other. That leaves uncharged particulate radiation, like a neutron, and electromagnetic radiation that will not be deflected by an electric field. The electromagnetic radiation will include X-rays and gamma rays.
How does magnetism effect alpha radiation?
Magnetism does not directly affect alpha radiation, as alpha radiation consists of positively charged alpha particles that are not influenced by magnetic fields. However, in certain cases, magnetic fields can be used to manipulate the path of alpha particles for research or experimental purposes.
Why beta and alpha particles deflected when they pass the magnetic field?
Alpha and beta particles are deflected by a magnetic field because they have charge and, as such, are affected by the electromagnetic interaction or force.
Does an alpha particle would be affected by magnetic field?
Yes, an alpha particle would be affected by a magnetic field because it has a charge. When moving through a magnetic field, the charged alpha particle will experience a force perpendicular to both its velocity and the magnetic field direction, leading it to move in a curved path.
Is gamma radiation effected by a magnetic field?
Nothing. The gamma ray is not deflected by a magnetic field, which demonstrates that unlike the alpha and beta rays, the gamma is not a stream of charged particles, but is electromagnetic radiation.
What two types of radiation would be deflected by an electric field?
Ionizing radiation is generally divided into electromagnetic radiation and particulate radiation. Charged particles are affected, and this will include protons, beta particles and alpha particles. Neutrons, another particulate form of ionizing radiation, won't be affected. Electromagnetic ionizing radiation, cosmic rays and gamma rays, are not effected.
Can a magnet deflect beta radiation?
No, a magnet cannot deflect beta radiation. Beta radiation consists of fast-moving electrons or positrons, which are not affected by magnetic fields in the same way as charged particles like alpha radiation.
What type of field would deflect alpha and beta particles?
An electromagnetic field would deflect alpha and beta particles. Charged particles like alpha and beta particles are affected by electromagnetic forces, causing them to change direction when passing through an electromagnetic field.
What happens to beta radiation in a magnetic field?
Alpha waves are bent Gamma waves are not affected Beta waves are not bent
What are alpha rays attracted to?
Magnetic fieldsNegatively charged objects
