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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Here is a list of different types of radiation:

alpha (α)\text{alpha } (\alpha)alpha (α), beta (β)\text{beta } (\beta)beta (β), gamma (γ)\text{gamma } (\gamma)gamma (γ), infrared, microwaves, ultraviolet, visible light, X-rays

a.

Identify all the radiations in the list that consist of charged particles.

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b.

Which radiation in the list has the highest frequency?

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c.

Which radiation has the least penetrating power?

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d.

Which radiation consists of high-energy, fast-moving electrons?

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