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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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Which of the following radiations is least penetrating :

α

-particles

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β

-particle

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X-rays

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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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