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प्रश्न
Compare the penetrating powers of α, β and γ-radiations.
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उत्तर
γ -radiations are nearly 100 times more penetrating than β-radiations and 10,000 times more penetrating than α-radiations.
संबंधित प्रश्न
A radioactive source emits three types of radiations.
Name the radiations which are deflected by the electric field.
In following Figure shows a mixed source R of alpha and beta particles in a thick lead walled container. The particles pass through a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the plane of paper inwards as shown by ×.
- Show in the diagram how the particles get affected.
- Name the law used in part (a).

[Hint: Alpha particles will deflect to the left while beta particles to the right]
Is it possible to deflect γ - radiations in a way similar to α and β -particles, using the electric or magnetic field? Give reasons.
Arrange the α, β, and γ raditions in ascending order of their ionising powers.
State the speed of each of α, β and γ radiations.
What is the composition of α, β and γ radiations?
Arrange the α, β, and γ radiation in ascending order of their biological damage. Give reason.
Compare the ionising powers of α, β and γ radiations.
The figure shows a radioactive source S placed in a thick-walled lead container. The radiations given off pass through a magnetic field acting in direction perpendicular to the plane of paper inwards as shown by X. Copy the diagram and show the path of radiations. Explain why the source is kept in a thick-walled lead container.
Arrange the α, β and γ radiations in ascending order of their penetrating power.
