Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 32 - Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Radiation - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 1154: 64

Answer

$\beta$ particle deflects by a greater amount.

Work Step by Step

We know that $r=\frac{mv}{qB}$. This equation shows that the radius of curvature is directly proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to the charge. Thus, the $\alpha$ particle having the double charge have less deflection as compared to that of $\beta$ particle.
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