+2 (2 x the absolute value of the charge of an electron).
It will repel
The beam would be deflected to the negative plate, as alpha particles are Helium nuclei and are positively charged.
An alpha particle has a charge of 2, which means it is positively charged.
Charged ions
The beam of alpha particles is deflected toward the negatively charged plate. This is because alpha particles are positively charged, and opposite charges attract each other.
It will repel
It will repel
It will repel
Alpha particles are positively charged. They have low penetrating power but high ionizing power.
Magnetic fieldsNegatively charged objects
When a positively charged alpha particle collides with a positively charged nucleus, they experience a strong repulsive force due to their like charges. This repulsion can prevent the alpha particle from penetrating the nucleus. If the energy of the alpha particle is sufficiently high, it may overcome the Coulomb barrier and interact with the nucleus, potentially leading to nuclear reactions such as fusion or scattering. However, under normal circumstances, the alpha particle will simply be deflected away from the nucleus.
This particle is rejected.