A magnetic field (only one pole is shown) affects radioactive rays differently depending on the type of ray. Alpha rays (heavy, positively charged particles) are deflected slightly in one direction. Beta rays (light, negatively charged electrons) are deflected strongly in the opposite direction. Electromagnetic gamma rays are not deflected.
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