Electromagnetism and Beta Decay

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The discussion centers on a middle school student's STEM fair project investigating the effect of electromagnetic influence on particle trails from beta decay. The student is struggling to find suitable resources and has encountered advanced material that is difficult to understand. They hypothesize that a magnetic field will cause beta decay electrons to follow a curved path. Recommendations include consulting elementary college physics texts for foundational information. The conversation highlights the importance of accessible educational resources for young researchers.
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Hello!

I am participating in a STEM fair(I am a middle schooler), and my scientific question is :
Does the angle of the particle trails increase from beta decay when you introduce an electromagnetic influence?

I have been at a loss for finding a helpful site. The ones that I have come across are mediocre, or cross over into an advanced field that I am not prepared to look into.

My endeavors for researching an answer were all in vain, so I inferenced my hypothesis with what limited knowledge I have.

I am currently browsing through different online databases(Duke, Cornell, etc). If anyone could guide me to a site,book, or person that would be awesome!
Thank you!
 
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A magnetic field will make the beta decay electrons curve in a circular or helical path.
Any elementary college physics text should describe this.
 
Thanks! That is what i had hypothesized.
 

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