Which of the following has highest penetrating power?

Alpha rays

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Gamma rays

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Beta rays

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All have same penetration power

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Solution

The correct option is B Gamma rays
Order of penetrating power : $γ > β > α$
Gamma ray $γ$ has the highest penetrating power whereas alpha ray $α$ has the least penetrating power.

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