α\alphaα-particles, β\betaβ-particles, and γ\gammaγ-rays are standard types of radiation emitted by unstable nuclei during radioactive decay. Which of these emissions can be deflected when passing through a uniform magnetic field?
α\alphaα-particles and β\betaβ-particles only
β\betaβ-particles and γ\gammaγ-rays only
γ\gammaγ-rays and α\alphaα-particles only
α\alphaα-particles, β\betaβ-particles, and γ\gammaγ-rays
484 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.2 Radioactivity, covering 5.2.1 Background radiation and measuring count rate, 5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission, 5.2.2b Deflection and ionising effects of nuclear radiation, 5.2.3a Radioactive decay, 5.2.3b Effects of decay on the nucleus and decay equations, 5.2.4a Half-life, 5.2.4b Choosing isotopes for applications, and 5.2.5 Effects of ionising radiation and safety precautions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.