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Can a photon be deflected by an electric field? Or by a magnetic field?

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**Answer:** No, a photon cannot be deflected by an electric field or by a magnetic field. **Step-by-Step Explanation:** Photons are electrically neutral particles. Hence, they do not experience any force in an electric or magnetic field, and they are not deflected.

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