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Standard X
Biology
Carbon Dating
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following radiations has the highest penetrating power?
A
α
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B
β
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C
γ
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X-rays
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Solution
The correct option is
C
γ
gamma rays have the highest energy
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The penetrating powers of
α
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β
and
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Consider
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Assertion :
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Reason :
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