Asked in PMC Practice Test 29 (2021) 2021Moderate

X-rays can be deflected by:

Correct answer: D. None of these options is correct

  • A. Electric field
  • B. Magnetic field
  • C. Both Options A and B are correct
  • D. None of these options is correct

Explanation

Remember that x-rays and gamma rays cannot be deflected by electric and magnetic fields.

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