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प्रश्न
Arrange the α, β and γ radiations in ascending order of their penetrating power.
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उत्तर
Penetration power of α-particle is least and that of γ-radiation maximum α (3 - 8 cm in air), β [upto few meter in air.] and γ [upto few hundred meter in air].
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The diagram in figure shows a radioactive source S placed in a thick lead walled container. The radiations given out are allowed to pass through a magnetic field. The magnetic field (shown as ×) acts perpendicular to the plane of paper inwards. Arrows shows the paths of the radiation A, B and C.
- Name the radiations labelled A, B and C.
- Explain clearly how you used the diagram to arrive at the answer in part (a).
State following four properties each of α, β and γ radiations:
- Nature,
- Charge,
- Mass and
- Effect of electric field.
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.
Compare the ionising powers of α, β and γ radiations.
What are α-and β-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.
A beam of α, β and γ rays is travelling through a certain region in space.
- Arrange them in ascending order of ionising power.
- Which of the above will pass undeviated if subjected to an electric field?
- With respect to your answer to part (b) above, what will be the change in the nucleus of an atom after such a ray is emitted.
Which nuclear radiation will travel undeviated in an electric field?
Which of the following radiations suffer maximum deflection in a magnetic field?
