In a magnetic field, the curvature of the path of a beta particle is greater than that of an alpha particle of the same speed. Explain why?
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The property of a body to continue it's state of motion is known as inertia.
Mass is the measure of inertia in the given question alpha rays are heavier than beta rays because of which they tend to continue their motion more effectively than beta rays and beta rays suffer more deflection.
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