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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Question 67

Which row in the table correctly compares the relative ionising effects and penetrating abilities of β\betaβ-particles and γ\gammaγ-rays?

Ionising effectPenetrating ability
Aβ \beta\,β greater than γ\gammaγβ \beta\,β greater than γ\gammaγ
Bβ \beta\,β greater than γ\gammaγβ \beta\,β less than γ\gammaγ
Cβ \beta\,β less than γ\gammaγβ \beta\,β greater than γ\gammaγ
Dβ \beta\,β less than γ\gammaγβ \beta\,β less than γ\gammaγ
A

Row A

B

Row B

C

Row C

D

Row D

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