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प्रश्न
What is the composition of α, β and γ radiations?
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उत्तर
Alpha radiations are composed two protons and two neutrons. Beta particles are fast moving electrons. Gamma radiations are photons or electromagnetic waves like X-rays.
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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 radioactive source S in a thick lead walled container having a narrow opening. The radiations pass through an electric field between the plates A and B.
- Complete the diagram to show the paths of α, β and γ radiations.
- Why is the source S kept in a thick lead walled container with a narrow opening?
- Name the radiation which is unaffected by the electrostatic field.
- Which radiation is defleced the most. Given reason.
- Which among the three radiations causes the least biological damage?
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?
Arrange the α, β and γ radiations in ascending order of their penetrating power.
