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Alpha particles have a large mass and are easily absorbed and thus can only travel a few inches from their sources in air and will easily be absorbed by clothing. That being said if the source is ingested alpha particles are the most damaging form of radiation having a strong ionizing effect on their surroundings due to their high charge.
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∙ 13y agoAlpha radiation is the weakest. It can be stopped by a piece of paper and posses no threat to any human tissue.
Beta radiation is strong, but still not lethal. It can be stopped by most clothing or fabrics.
Gamma radiation is the strongest. It can only be stopped by lead. It posses great harm to tissue that it comes in contact with.
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∙ 12y agoDue to large velocity and mass they are much more penetrating than alpha particles.They can be stopped by a aluminum foil of about 5mm thick.
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∙ 12y agoStopped by clothing and fabric.
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What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Why is the alpha radiation the weakest?
Alpha radiation is not necessarily the "weakest" radiation. Alpha radiation is the emmanation of helium nuclei, which is two protons and two neutrons. As such, an alpha particle has a mass of 4 and a charge of +2. As a result, it interacts more readily than any of the other forms of radiation. This means that alpha can be stopped with a few inches or air, or even with a sheet of paper. That does not mean, however, that alpha is the least dangerous - if it is ingested, such as into the lungs, it will be in close proximity to sensitive tissues, making it one of the most dangerous forms of radiation. Its penetrating power is certainly the least, but, "weakest", not by a long shot.
Is alpha or gamma is more absorbed by matter?
Alpha particles have much less penetrating power than gamma rays.
What radiation type has the greatest ability to penetrate human tissue?
Gamma radiation. Alpha radiation is the least penetrating, beta radiation penetrates and lasts longer than alpha but also "dies out" relatively quickly, but Gamma radiation will not only penetrate deep, but it will also stay long.
What particle has the highest penetrating ability?
Of the "basic" types of particulate radiation, the neutron has the highest penetrating ability. It is much more penetrating than the electron, positron, proton, or alpha particle.
What type of ionized radiation is the least penetrating?
Alpha radiation.
Which ionizing radiation is least penetrating?
alpha
What form of ionizing radiation is least penetrating?
alpha
Why is alpha radiation so deadly to humans?
It is only deadly if ingested. The skin will stop alpha radiation. It does not have much penetrating power. When inside the body it can cause cellular damage which can lead to cancer.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
What is the correct decreasing penetrating power of alphabetagamma radiationbs?
Alpha being so massive penetrates with less power. Beta lighter yet massive has less penetrating power. But gamma being just a radiation/non-massive photon penetrates with highest power
Because of its low penetrating ability the type of radiation which is usually only a hazard when inhaled or ingested is?
Alpha Radiation
What radioactive emission has the greatest penetrating power?
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What is a particle of alpha?
Alpha particles are positively charged. They have low penetrating power but high ionizing power.
What is the connection between the ionising power of radiation and its penetrating power?
Low ionising power results from great penetrating power.
What type of radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter?
The Least penetrating form of radiation is Alpha as it only travels 10cm in air and is stopped by paper. Alpha is also the most ionising, Beta is less ionising still and Gamma is the least ionising as photons carry no charge so they have less effect.
The radioactive emission with the weakest penetrating power is the?
alpha ray.
