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Question
Arrange the α, β, and γ raditions in ascending order of their ionising powers.
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Solution
Ionising power of α particles is the most and of γ-radiations the least i.e. Ionising power.
α > β > (a) γ < β < γ
α-10000 times γ and 100 times β
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