Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Which statement gives a correct comparison of the properties of alpha-particles and beta-particles?

  • AAlpha-particles are less penetrating than beta-particles because alpha-particles are less ionising.
  • BAlpha-particles are less penetrating than beta-particles because alpha-particles are more ionising.
  • CAlpha-particles are more penetrating than beta-particles because alpha-particles are less ionising.
  • DAlpha-particles are more penetrating than beta-particles because alpha-particles are more ionising.

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