The figure below shows an experimental set up in a vacuum for investigating the effect of a magnetic field on the radiation emitted by a...

      

The figure below shows an experimental set up in a vacuum for investigating the effect of a magnetic field on the radiation emitted by a radio-active source.
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The background radiation at the place is 5 counts per minute. The detectors are placed a positions A, B and C respectively. Results obtained are shown in the table below.
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Use the table to explain which of the three types of radiations are emitted from the source.

  

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sharon
Position A - Alpha – heavy, less deflected in the field.
B - Gamma – no deflection just a ray
C - Beta – lighter, deflected more in the field.
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 27, 2019 at 10:26


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