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Gamma Rays

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Question

Which of the following has the lowest speed when travelling through a given medium?

γ

-rays

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α

-rays

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β

-rays

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Cathode rays

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Solution

The correct option is B $α$ -rays
alpha particles are the heaviest and hence have very low speeds

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