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Question 32

The table below shows the nature of alpha particles and gamma rays:

Radiation TypeNature
Alpha (α\alphaα)Helium nucleus
Gamma (γ\gammaγ)High-frequency electromagnetic wave

Explain why alpha particles and gamma rays have different penetrating powers.

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