A small metal ball is suspended in a uniform electric field with the help of an insulated  thread. If high energy $X$ -ray beam falls on the ball, then the ball

  • A

    will be deflected in the direction of the field

  • B

    will be deflected in the direction opposite to the field

  • C

    will not be deflected

  • D

    will oscillate in the field

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