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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Which of the following statements about alpha, beta and gamma radiation is correct?

  • AAlpha radiation has the greatest ionising power.
  • BBeta radiation has the greatest ionising power.
  • CGamma radiation has the greatest ionising power.
  • DAlpha, beta and gamma radiation have nearly equal ionising powers.

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