Multiple choice

Which of the following information about an alpha particle is not correct?

  1. The mass of an alpha particle is 6.68 x 10-27 kg.

  2. Its charge is + 3.2 x 10-19 coulomb.

  3. Its specific charge is 1.76 x 1011coulomb per kilogram.

  4. It is deflected in both electric and magnetic field.

  5. It is used for transmutation.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The specific charge of an alpha particle is 4.79 x 107 coulombs per kilogram.

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