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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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