paulo1913 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 why are alpha and beta particles deflected in opposite directions in a magnetic field? and also are x-rays most similar to alpha, beta or gamma rays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tree Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 warning everything in the post is grossly over simplified and is based on my guess as to what level of physics the OP is working at. why are alpha and beta particles deflected in opposite directions in a magnetic field?An alpha particle is two neutrons and two protons, a beta particle is an electron. Consider what charge neutrons, protons and electrons have, and you should have your answer. are x-rays most similar to alpha, beta or gamma rays?x-ray α-particle β-particle γ-raySometimes, the really obvious answer is the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 x-ray ?-particle ?-particle ?-raySometimes, the really obvious answer is the right one. Except that they are sometimes called [math]\beta[/math]-rays. ——— the tree already mentioned what alphas and betas are. What are gammas, and what are x-rays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakave Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 well........obviously electro magnetic radiation aint gonna deflect in a mag field. Only particles with charge would deflect..........regardless of whether you call it a ray or beam or particles or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tree Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I think perhaps you misread both questions, Rakave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulasthi Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 basically this is due to the charge of the particle and thus due to the direction of the electric current. I think you should read up about the forces generated when a current passes through a magnetic field. check out my blog: http://www.pulasthi.info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 You know that link goes to a 404? Perhaps you should stop spamming our forum with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulasthi Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 You know that link goes to a 404? Perhaps you should stop spamming our forum with it. i'm sorry if i spammed your site with that like. it actually was my blog. it was down for about 30 mins that's why you got 404. i have science related stuff there, that's why i added it there. there was no intention of spamming your site. again sorry if i did so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 If you are responding to our members' questions by directing them to a blog which has absolutely no content that relates to their problems, then yes - you are clearly spamming. VBulletin allows you to add a homepage address to your profile, which is entirely adequate. We are not a free advertising service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 its just we prefer proper links over somebodies blog. its fine to have it in your signature if you want but try to refrain from sending people there when they are looking for information on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulasthi Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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