Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

The table shows a comparison of the penetrating power and ionising effect of $\alpha$-radiation and $\gamma$-radiation. Which row is correct?

  • Aleast penetrating: $\alpha$; most ionising: $\alpha$
  • Bleast penetrating: $\alpha$; most ionising: $\gamma$
  • Cleast penetrating: $\gamma$; most ionising: $\alpha$
  • Dleast penetrating: $\gamma$; most ionising: $\gamma$

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