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A radioactive source emits three types of radiations. Name the radiation which has the lowest penetrating power.

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alpha
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beta
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gamma
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A alpha
α particles have atomic number of 2 and mass number of 4. These are most heavy and least penetrating.

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