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6.2.4 Properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation

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Revise Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.2.4 Properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation with the revision guides.

Recall that an alpha particle is equivalent to a helium nucleus, a beta particle is an electron emitted from the nucleus and a gamma ray is electromagnetic radiation. • Compare alpha, beta and gamma radiations in terms of their abilities to penetrate and ionise.

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