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What would be the result of an alpha particle coming into a magnetic field?

AThe alpha particle will stop moving.
BThe alpha particle will reverse its direction.
CThe alpha particle will be deflected in a curve path.

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DThe alpha particle will continue to travel in a straight line.

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Alpha particles are nuclei of helium and consist of two neutrons and two protons. So, they are positively charged.

Then the alpha particle will be deflected by a magnetic field.

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C. The alpha particle will be deflected in a curve path.

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