1. It is established that an electric current through a metallic conductor produces a magnetic field around it. Is there a similar magnetic field produced around a thin beam of moving (i) alpha particles, (ii) neutrons? Justify your answer.
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- alpha particles constitutes current in the direction of motion as they are positively charged constitutes .
- Neutron has no charge on them hence they do not conduct