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I'm not sure there are quantifiers for "difference", but "completely" comes close.
Alpha and beta radiation is (massive) particle based, gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation ... technically this is a particle (photons), but photons have zero invariant mass.
Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus on the run.
Beta radiation is an electron on the run.
Gamma radiation is a very high energy "light" ray (electromagnetic radiation).
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List the three main types of nuclear radiation in order of increasing ionizing ability?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma and cosmic are all examples of radiation.Types of radiation could be:Ionizing radiationElectromagnetic radiationInfra red radiation
Types of radiation rays?
alpha , beta, gamma
What are three types of nuclear radiation?
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.
What is the ionizing power of alpha beta gamma?
Of alpha, beta and gamma radiation, gamma radiation has the greater ability to penetrate either shielding or living tissue. The penetration issue aside, a contact source that is an alpha emitter can do more tissue damage than beta or gamma radiation. Alpha and beta radiation are particulate radiation. They involve a particle. Gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation of high energy. Use the links below to learn more about each type of radiation and get a handle on what's up.
Is alpha and beta decay are almost always accompanied by what?
gamma radiation
Alpha and beta particles and gamma rays are examples of?
Different types of radiation
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Beta radiation is made from electrons (or positrons for inverse beta radiation). Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, and gamma radiation is a high energy electromagnetic ray.
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
List the three main types of nuclear radiation in order of increasing ionizing ability?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma and cosmic are all examples of radiation.Types of radiation could be:Ionizing radiationElectromagnetic radiationInfra red radiation
Which is not considered a raditional ray gamma beta alpha or infrared?
Alpha and beta are not electromagnetic radiation.
Alpha beta gamma which is uncharged?
gama radiation is uncharged. Alpha is positive and beta is negative.
Three forms of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
Types of radiation rays?
alpha , beta, gamma
What are the 3 particles of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
What are three types of nuclear radiation?
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.
What is the contribution of ernest Rutherford to radiation?
Alpha, beta and gamma.
What are three common forms of radiation?
alpha beta gamma
