Physics · Dawn of Modern Physics
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X-rays can be deflected by?
- A
Electric field
- B
Magnetic field
- C
Both A & B
- D
None of these
X-rays do not interact significantly with electric or magnetic fields, so they cannot be deflected by either. Their deflection primarily occurs through scattering or absorption interactions with matter.
This option is incorrect. X-rays are not charged particles, so they do not interact significantly with electric fields. Therefore, X-rays cannot be deflected by an electric field.
This option is incorrect. X-rays are not charged particles, so they do not experience the Lorentz force in a magnetic field. Therefore, they cannot be deflected by a magnetic field.
This option is incorrect because X-rays do not interact significantly with either electric or magnetic fields.
This option is correct. X-rays do not interact significantly with electric or magnetic fields, so they cannot be deflected by either. Their deflection primarily occurs through scattering or absorption interactions with matter.
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