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Question
Arrange α, β, and γ rays in ascending order with respect to their
1) Penetrating power.
2) Ionising power
3) Biological effect
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Solution
| Minimum | More | Maximum | |
| (i) Penetrating power | α | β | γ |
| (ii) Ionising power | γ | β | α |
| (iii) Biological effect | α | β | γ |
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