Which Statement Below Correctly Describes the Responses of Alpha, Beta

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement below correctly describes the responses of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation to an electric field?

• A) Both alpha and beta are deflected in the same direction, while gamma shows no response.
• B) Only alpha is deflected, while beta and gamma show no response.
• C) Alpha and beta are deflected in opposite directions, while gamma shows no response.
• D) Both beta and gamma are deflected in the same direction, while alpha shows no response.
• E) Both alpha and gamma are deflected in the same direction, while beta shows no response.

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