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Which of the following radiation is most penetrating?

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Question

Which of the following radiation is most penetrating?

Options

  • α-particles

  • β-particles

  • γ-radiation

  • X-rays

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Solution

γ-radiation

Explanation:

Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves of very short wavelength and carry no charge, so they penetrate matter more deeply than α-particles, β-particles and X-rays.

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Chapter 11: Radioactivity - EXERCISE [Page 268]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan A New Approach to ICSE Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 11 Radioactivity
EXERCISE | Q 10. | Page 268
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