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Question
State the penetrating range of α, β and γ radiations.
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Solution
The penetrating power of α particle is least. Penetrating power of β
particles is less but 100 times more than that of a particle. γ radiations have
maximum penetration power. They are 100 times more penetrating than β
particles.
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