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The alpha particle has twice the electric charge of the
Chapter 35, Problem 47TAE(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The alpha particle has twice the electric charge of the beta particle but, for the same kinetic energy, deflects less than the beta in a magnetic field. Why is this so?
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QUESTION:
The alpha particle has twice the electric charge of the beta particle but, for the same kinetic energy, deflects less than the beta in a magnetic field. Why is this so?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
In alpha decay, an alpha particle which is a helium atom is released while in beta decay, a beta particle which is an electron is released.