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Can neutrons travel as far through matter as alpha and beta particles can?
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Alpha particles are actually a nucleus of a helium atom, consisting of a 2 protons and 2 neutrons, and therefore significantly larger than one single neutron. Beta particles on the other hand is electrons, much smaller than the neutron. The particle's size determine it's energy, and probability of avoiding collision.
Cut short,
Beta particles go long the longest of the three.
Neutron shorter.
Alpha particles can't penetrate a piece of paper. Travel shortest.
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