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STANDARD Physics Radiation Penetration MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Consider α and β particles and γ-rays each having an energy of 0.5 MeV. In the increasing order of penetrating power, the radiation are respectively
A
α, β, γ
B
α, γ, β
C
γ, α
D
β, α
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
For given energy, the radiations in the increasing order of penetrating power are α < β < γ.
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