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Beta particles have a very low penetrating power; an aluminium foil of 3-4 mm is a sufficient shielding.
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What does a elementary particles do?
What elementary particles do would depend on what type of particle they are. For example, there are antimatter particles, force particles, and matter particles.
Why subatomic particles are called fendamental particles?
Not all of them are; the only direct subatomic part of the atom that is fundamental is the electron (which is a type of lepton.) Only particles made up of no smaller parts are called fundamental particles. For example, the proton (just like the neutron, except with a small difference) is not a fundamental particle because it is made of quarks, which are fundamental particles.
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Does the proton decay?
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What type of particles has the most penetrating power?
the neutrino
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
What type of particles are released as part of beta decay?
The "beta decay" is named after the type of particles emitted - beta particles.A beta particle is either an electron, or an anti-electron (a.k.a. "positron").
What is the range of beta particles in the air?
The range of beta particles in the air is up to several hundred feet. Beta particles are emitted by specific types of radioactive nuclei. Potassium-40 is a type of radioactive nuclei that emits beta particles.
What type of nuclear radiation can be blocked by a block of lead Beta particles or alpha particles?
Both Beta and alpha particles can be blocked by a block of lead. Alpha particles can even be blocked by a sheet of paper, and beta particles can be blocked by a thin aluminium plate.
Type of penetrating ionising radiation consisting of electromagnetic waves?
There are three types of radiation: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Alpha radiation is the emission of Alpha particles, which consists of two protons bound to two neutrons. Beta radiation is the emissions of electrons, and gamma radiation is the emission of photons. Alpha particles are made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, and can be blocked by a single sheet of paper. Beta particles are electrons and can be stopped by a 3/4 inch block of wood. Gamma particles are photons, and they go straight through the 3/4 inch wood, but lead can stop them more. In total, gamma radiation has the greatest penetrating power.
Which type of radiation has the has the greatest penetrating power?
Gamma Ray
What are beta rays?
Beta radiation is the name of the particle released in a type of nuclear decay called (naturally) beta decay. The radiation, the particle, is either a high energy electron or a high energy anti-electron or positron. These little guys come out of the decay event like a bullet from a gun, but don't have a lot of penetrating power. They can be stopped by a sheet of aluminum foil.Hit the links below for further information, particularly the one on what beta decay is. As an aside, there is an anti-neutrino or neutrino (respectively) released in the decay events also, but these little dudes don't interact strongly with other particles and just pass right through.
What type of field would deflect alpha and beta particles?
A magnetic field would deflect both alpha and beta particles, as would a charged electric field.
What is stronger beta radiation or gamma radiation?
If you are asking about which radiation is the most penetrating, gamma rays are the "strongest" in that regard.Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation of the highest possible energy (frequency). It has a higher frequency (shorter wavelength) than even X-rays. It has the greatest ability to penetrate materials. A gamma ray can go through a hundred people with ease.It takes a very large mass to be effective in stopping gamma radiation. Any material can be used as shielding but, in general, the more mass, the better. It takes a lot more water than lead to stop gamma rays because water is much less dense than lead, but water is cheaper. Stone, concrete, or soil is very cost effective.Any of these radiation may be emitted from the nucleus of an atom during radioactive decay (depending on the type of decay). They all ionize material as it slows them down. Both alpha and beta radiation are particulate radiation, as they are composed of particles.Alpha particles are helium-4 nuclei, composed of two protons and two neutrons. These don't travel very far in air, and a sheet of paper will stop them.A Beta particle is a high energy electron or positron. These have a modest ability to penetrate, but a sheet of aluminum foil will stop them.
Which of the following is not a type of nuclear radiation alpha particles beta particles neutron emission x rays?
X-rays are not a type of nuclear radiation. They are a type of electromagnetic radiation.
Which type of radioactive emission has a positive charge and weak penetrating power?
alpha
