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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.

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WHAT type of radiation is unaffected by magnetism?

beta radiation is effected by a magnetic Field. A beta particle will bend toward the south of the magnet (+). beta radiation bends because it is made up of a single electron with a negative charge also known as e-. this negative charge means that the beta radiation will bend toward the positive side of the magnetic field.


Is beta radiation the heaviest of the three types radiation?

No, beta radiation is not the heaviest of the three types of radiation. Alpha radiation consists of heavier particles (helium nuclei) compared to beta radiation, which consists of fast-moving electrons. Gamma radiation is the most penetrating and has no mass.


Which form of radiation is the same as an electron?

Beta minus radiation is a stream of electrons.


Why is gamma radiation different from alpha and beta radiation?

Gamma radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation, whereas alpha and beta radiation are composed of particles. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and highest energy, whereas alpha and beta particles are larger and less penetrating. Gamma radiation does not carry an electric charge, while alpha and beta particles do.


What is the wavelength of Beta Radiation?

The wavelength of beta radiation can vary depending on the specific isotope undergoing beta decay. Generally, beta radiation consists of high-energy electrons (beta minus decay) or positrons (beta plus decay) and typically has wavelengths in the range of a few femtometers to a few meters.

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WHAT type of radiation is unaffected by magnetism?

beta radiation is effected by a magnetic Field. A beta particle will bend toward the south of the magnet (+). beta radiation bends because it is made up of a single electron with a negative charge also known as e-. this negative charge means that the beta radiation will bend toward the positive side of the magnetic field.


What sort of path will the alpha and beta radiation follow?

alpha rays follow north pole of magnet and beta rays south pole.


What happens when you put a magnet on a radioactive element such as uranium?

The magnet would absorb any radiation and particles emitted by the radioactive element, just as anything else you might put there would. I'm not up on my nuclear decay, but in the event that alpha or beta particles were emitted, or any other ones with a net charge, the presence of the magnet would deflect them somewhat from the direction they would otherwise have taken.


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.


Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?

Electrons are not directly involved in the creation of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons), beta radiation is made of electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus), and gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.


Radiation consisting of a single electron?

A radiation consisting of a single electron is known as beta radiation. This type of radiation occurs during beta decay when a neutron transforms into a proton, electron, and antineutrino. Beta radiation is commonly emitted by radioactive substances and has the ability to penetrate materials and cause ionization.


Does beta radiation have a helium nuleus?

A stream of helium nuclei is alpha radiation. Beta radiation is a stream of electrons.


Is beta radiation the heaviest of the three types radiation?

No, beta radiation is not the heaviest of the three types of radiation. Alpha radiation consists of heavier particles (helium nuclei) compared to beta radiation, which consists of fast-moving electrons. Gamma radiation is the most penetrating and has no mass.


Which form of radiation is the same as an electron?

Beta minus radiation is a stream of electrons.


Why is beta radiation used to measure beta radiation?

Because its attenuation is proportional to thickness being penetrated


Is beta radiation a type of nuclear radiation?

Yes


What type of radiation is composed of electrons?

Beta radiation