Of the three types of radioactivity characterized by Rutherford,which type does not become deflected by a electric field?
A)β-rays
B)α-rays and β-rays
C)α-rays
D)γ-rays
E)α-rays, β-rays, and γ-rays

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Gamma rays do not have an electric charge and therefore are not affected by electric fields. Alpha and beta rays have charges and are deflected by electric fields.

Of the Three Types of Radioactivity Characterized by Rutherford,which Type