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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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Question

Which of the following radiations can penetrate $20 c m$ thickness of steel?

β

particles

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α

particles

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γ

particles

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ultraviolet rays

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Solution

The correct option is D $γ$ particles
Gamma Rays have an ionizing power so low that they penetrate very deeply into matter before most of the energy has been used up. Their penetrating power is therefore very high.

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