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alpha beta and gamma
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what is an alpha particle
nucleus
of
helium-4
what is a beta particle?
high speed electron
emitted from the
nucleus
what is a gamma ray?
high energy
,
short wavelength electromagnetic radiation
ionisation power
of
alpha
very
strong
ionisation power
of
beta
weak
ionisation
power of
gamma
very
weak
, nearly
0
penetration
of
alpha
very
weak
penetration of beta
moderate
penetration
of
gamma
very
high
