The Alpha Particle Has Twice the Electric Charge of the Beta

question 21

Multiple Choice

The alpha particle has twice the electric charge of the beta particle but deflects less than the beta in a magnetic field because it

• A)moves much slower.
• B)moves much faster.
• C)has much more inertia.
• D)has much less inertia.

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