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Standard IX
Chemistry
Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following radiations is least penetrating :
A
α
-particles
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B
β
-particle
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C
X-rays
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D
γ
-radiations
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Solution
The correct option is
B
α
-particles
α
radiations which is least penetrating
-particles.
α
radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper.
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Consider
α
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particles,
β
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particles &
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rays, each having an energy of
0.5
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Consider
α
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l
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s
,
β
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Assertion :
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i
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e
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have greater penetrating power than
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but less than
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Reason :
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