Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Which row gives the relative ionising power and the relative penetration power per unit length in air for $\alpha$-particles and $\gamma$-rays?

  • A$\alpha$-particles: least ionizing; $\gamma$-rays: least penetrating
  • B$\alpha$-particles: least penetrating; $\gamma$-rays: most ionizing
  • C$\alpha$-particles: most ionizing; $\gamma$-rays: most penetrating
  • D$\alpha$-particles: most penetrating; $\gamma$-rays: least ionizing

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