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Standard IX
Chemistry
Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations
The type of r...
Question
The type of radiation that has the greatest penetrating power through matter is:
A
α
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B
γ
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C
β
−
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D
visible light
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Solution
The correct option is
B
γ
As
γ
rays have highest energy among all so its penetration power is maximum.
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