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Can neutrons travel as far through matter as alpha and beta particles can?
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.
When the temperature is higher does sound travel faster or slower?
as in summers the particles are far apart from each other so we can say that in low temperature sound moves faster because it needs a material medium to travel. as in winters that is low temperature their are a lot of particles in air so this helps the sound to propagate and takes less time to travel. n in summers that is high temp. the particles are apart so it takes more time to travel.
How far can alpha particles from Thorium-232 decay travel in body fluids?
Alpha particles with energies of 4.0 MeV from Thorium-232 decay can travel less than 28 microns in body fluids.
Is the alpha particle mass smaller than a neutron?
Alpha particles (helium nuclei) are much larger and heavier than beta (electrons) and gamma (high-energy photons). This means they do far more damage to anything they hit. However, it also means can't travel very far and can be stopped by as little as a sheet of paper. Radioactive isotopes that emit only alpha radiation are not very dangerous, the only danger is breathing in or ingesting the isotope.
How far in the air could volcanic ash travel?
Volcanic ash plumes can exceed 20 miles in height and travel for thousands of miles.
How far can alpha particles travel through air?
Just a few inches.
Can neutrons travel as far through matter as alpha and beta particles can?
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.
Why does sound travel best in a solid?
sound is the vibration of air particles. but think about how far all the air particles are spaced from each other. now think of how close the solid's particles are spaced to one another. more particles will vibrate and so sound travels better
Are air particles of sound far apart or close together?
high sound particles are near, and low sound as far apart particles.
How far will beta travel?
That depends on the energy of the beta particles and the medium they are passing through. In air beta can travel several inches to several feet. Beta cannot pass through a single layer of aluminum foil.
How far does alpha travel in air?
About 10cm.
When the temperature is higher does sound travel faster or slower?
as in summers the particles are far apart from each other so we can say that in low temperature sound moves faster because it needs a material medium to travel. as in winters that is low temperature their are a lot of particles in air so this helps the sound to propagate and takes less time to travel. n in summers that is high temp. the particles are apart so it takes more time to travel.
How far does an alpha particle travel?
This depends on their energy. An alpha particle that comes from nuclear decay is usually only able to travel a short distance, a few centimeters, through air. Alpha particles as cosmic rays, however, are much more energetic, and can penetrate quite deeply, even through many meters of solid shielding. These can penetrate the atmosphere.
How far does sound travel through the air?
990
How far does beta travel in air?
Several feet.
How far can air pollution travel?
Iv'e heard it can travel over 50 miles depending on how much pollution there is in the air.
How do sound waves travel though the air?
far away
