Which type of radioactivity is NOT deflected by a magnetic field?
A)alpha, α
B)beta, β
C)gamma, γ
D)delta, δ

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Gamma radiation (γ) is a type of electromagnetic radiation that has no charge and therefore is not affected by magnetic fields. Alpha (α) and beta (β) radiation, on the other hand, consist of charged particles and are deflected by magnetic fields. There is no type of radiation called delta (δ).

Which Type of Radioactivity Is NOT Deflected by a Magnetic