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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoGAS PARTICLES ARE FASTER AND MORE PENETRATING. (thats what she said) beta
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Which alpha beta or gamma is the particle with the greatest penetrating depth?
Gamma, as it has the most energy by far.
Which list places the three types of radiation in order from least penetrating to most penetrating?
Highest penetration: Gamma (y) Second highest: Beta (B)Weakest penetration: Alpha (a)Explanation: The relative penetrating abilities of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. The heavy, highly charged alpha particles are stopped by a piece of paper (or the skin). The lighter, less highly charged beta particles penetrate paper, but are stopped by a 0.5-cm sheet of lead. Because gamma rays have no charge and no mass, they are the most penetrating, but can be stopped by several centimeters of lead.
The most penetrating type of radiation is the a Gamma ray b Nuclide c Beta particle d Alpha particle?
Generally gamma radiation is the most penetrating one, but it is also least ionising. I don't quite understand what you mean by saying "Nuclide" radiation. Nuclides are generally isotopes, not radiation. Nuclides (isotopes) don't have to be radioactive, but the isotopes that lie outside the curve of stability (function of the number of proton and the number of neutrons in a particular nucleus) are unstable and do decay (are radioactive)
A beta particle differs from an alpha particle in that it?
A beta particle is an electron or a positron, with a charge of -1 or +1, and a mass of about 1/1836 of a proton. An alpha particle, on the other hand is a helium nucleus, with a charge of +2, and a mass of two protons and two neutrons. The beta particle has more penetration ability than the alpha particle, but the alpha particle is more biologically dangerous when in close proximity to sensitive tissue, such as when inhaled into the lungs.
What components make up an alpha particle?
The alpha particle is the nucleus of 4He, comprising two neutrons and two protons. It has a atomic mass of 4 and a charge of +2. As a result, it is the least penetrating of all the various emissions (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron) but, unfortunately, it can be the most devastating if it is absorbed, for instance, into the lungs.
Why type of radiation has the highest penetrating ability?
Neutrinos.
What particles have the greatest penetrating ability?
neutrinos
A positively charged particle has great difficulty penetrating a target nucleus because the target nucleus has what?
a positive charge which repels the particle! ;)
What has the least penetrating power gamma ray alpha particle or beta particle?
The gamma ray because a photon does not have electric charge and is thus does not experience force in a EM field. All the others are charged particles
Which alpha beta or gamma is the particle with the greatest penetrating depth?
Gamma, as it has the most energy by far.
What is a particle of alpha?
Alpha particles are positively charged. They have low penetrating power but high ionizing power.
Which electromagnetic wave has the highest penetrating power?
ultra voilet rays are characterized with high penetrating power ============================= The EM radiation with the highest penetrating power would be the flavor with the highest frequency/shortest wavelength. Those are the waves we call "gamma rays". A moment's thought will remind you that X-rays are more penetrating than ultraviolet rays are ... otherwise we'd be getting dental ultraviolets instead of dental X-rays.
How does the penetrating ability of gamma rays compare with that of alpha particles and beta particles?
Gamma rays are more penetrating than alpha and beta particles.
What are the most penetrating?
The most penetrating X-rays are the highest frequency (shortest wavelength) X-rays. They are the most energetic, and we sometimes refer to them as hard X-rays.
What is the highest temperature a particle could reach?
a few degrees before the particle become energy. it could change, dependent on the resistance of the particle for heatness.
The radioactive emission that has the greatest penetrating power is?
Gamma, i.e. photon emitted from the nucleus, has the highest penetrating power.
Who discervied neutrons?
Bothe and Becker of Germany in 1931 discovered an unusually penetrating particle from Polonium. When its energetic alpha particle fell on one of the light elements such as Lithium, Beryllium, or Boron an energetic particle was emitted. Chadwick of Cambridge eventually unravelled the mystery. A neutron.
