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Why do alpha beta and gramma have different penetrating abilities?
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∙ 12y ago
What i think is due to the charger beta have negative charge and gamma has no charge free of charge
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Which list places the three types of radiation in order from least penetrating to most penetrating?
Highest penetration: Gamma (y) Second highest: Beta (B)Weakest penetration: Alpha (a)Explanation: The relative penetrating abilities of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. The heavy, highly charged alpha particles are stopped by a piece of paper (or the skin). The lighter, less highly charged beta particles penetrate paper, but are stopped by a 0.5-cm sheet of lead. Because gamma rays have no charge and no mass, they are the most penetrating, but can be stopped by several centimeters of lead.
Is alpha or gamma is more absorbed by matter?
Alpha particles have much less penetrating power than gamma rays.
Three products of radioactive decay from most penetrating to least?
Gamma Beta Alpha
Which is most penetrating from neutrons protons electrons alpha particles and beta particles?
The most penetrating power is for beta particles compared to those given here.
What particle has the highest penetrating ability?
Of the "basic" types of particulate radiation, the neutron has the highest penetrating ability. It is much more penetrating than the electron, positron, proton, or alpha particle.
Which ionizing radiation is least penetrating?
alpha
Which list places the three types of radiation in order from least penetrating to most penetrating?
Highest penetration: Gamma (y) Second highest: Beta (B)Weakest penetration: Alpha (a)Explanation: The relative penetrating abilities of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. The heavy, highly charged alpha particles are stopped by a piece of paper (or the skin). The lighter, less highly charged beta particles penetrate paper, but are stopped by a 0.5-cm sheet of lead. Because gamma rays have no charge and no mass, they are the most penetrating, but can be stopped by several centimeters of lead.
How does the penetrating ability of gamma rays compare with that of alpha particles and beta particles?
Gamma rays are more penetrating than alpha and beta particles.
What has the weakest penetrating powers with radioactive emission?
alpha
What form of ionizing radiation is least penetrating?
alpha
The radioactive emission with the weakest penetrating power is the?
alpha ray.
What type of ionized radiation is the least penetrating?
Alpha radiation.
What is a particle of alpha?
Alpha particles are positively charged. They have low penetrating power but high ionizing power.
The most common types of radioactive decay least penetrating human tissue to most penetrating?
alpha, beta, gamma
Is alpha or gamma is more absorbed by matter?
Alpha particles have much less penetrating power than gamma rays.
Which type of radioactive emission has a positive charge and weak penetrating power?
alpha
What is the relative penetrating power of alpha?
Alpha Particles have very poor penetrating power. They can usually be stopped by an inch or so of air, or a sheet or two of paper, depending on their energy. However, because of their charge, they can be quite destructive.
