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Alpha particles ________ penetrate into human body

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can

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cannot

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cant say

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none of above

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Solution

The correct option is B cannot
Alpha particles are the least penetrating as they are the most densely ionizing.
Alpha particles are strongly ionizing but can be stopped by paper or skin.

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