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No. They all penetrate the skin. Gamma rays are the most harmful as they penetrate the most and cause the most amount of damage (Can lead to cancer).

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Nuclear radiation ranked from the greatest mass to the least mass is a- Xray gamma ray beta particle b- Xray beta particle gamma ray c- Alpha particle beta particle gamma ray d Beta alpha gamma?

The correct order is c) Alpha particle, beta particle, gamma ray. Alpha particles have the greatest mass, followed by beta particles, and then gamma rays which have no mass.


What are the symbols for three radioactive particles and waves?

They are Alkali metals, Alkaline Earth metals, and Carbon 16. ----


Mass of alpha beta gamma?

The alpha, beta, and gamma particles have different masses. An alpha particle has a mass of about 4 atomic mass units (u), which is roughly 6.64 x 10^-27 kg. A beta particle (electron or positron) has a much smaller mass, about 0.0005 u or 9.31 x 10^-31 kg. A gamma particle, which is a high-energy photon, has zero rest mass because it is pure energy.


What are the 3 types of radiation and their relative strength?

Alpha - a helium nucleolus, energetic but easily stopped. Beta - an electron, any metal foil will stop Gamma - hard radiation (photons), hard to shield from. These were just the first 3 known; now have neutrinos, neutrons, "name a particle"


What are AphaGamma Beta rays?

Alpha, beta, and gamma rays are types of ionizing radiation. Alpha rays consist of positively charged particles (helium nuclei), beta rays are either electrons or positrons, and gamma rays are high-energy photons. These types of radiation have different penetrating abilities and biological effects.

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When was Alpha Beta Gamma created?

Alpha Beta Gamma was created in 1970.


Which radiation is the slowest out of alpha beta and gamma?

Alpha particles are heavy doubly ionized helium nuclei. Beta particles are nuclear electrons. Gamma are extremely short photons with zero rest mass. Hence obviously, Speed of Gamma>Beta>Alpha.


What can be stopped by notebook paper alpha beta or gamma?

Notebook paper is not able to stop alpha, beta, or gamma radiation due to its thinness and composition. These types of radiation can easily pass through materials like paper.


How would you list alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays in order of increasing energy?

Alpha, beta, gamma.


What is the characteristics of alpha beta and gamma?

charactrestic of alpha


Nuclear radiation ranked from the greatest mass to the least mass is a- Xray gamma ray beta particle b- Xray beta particle gamma ray c- Alpha particle beta particle gamma ray d Beta alpha gamma?

The correct order is c) Alpha particle, beta particle, gamma ray. Alpha particles have the greatest mass, followed by beta particles, and then gamma rays which have no mass.


Write a sequence of instructions for sic to set alpha equal to product of beta and gamma?

Lda beta mul gamma sta alpha : alpha resw 1 beta resw 1 gamma resw 1


Three froms of radioactivity are?

Alpha, Beta and Gamma. Alpha and beta are both particles, but gamma is in the form of a wave. Gamma can travel the fathest but Alpha is the most dangerous when in contact with your skin


What are the particles called from a nuclear decay?

These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.


Which have the highest penetrating ability alpha beta or gamma?

Gamma rays have the highest penetrating ability among alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. They can penetrate most materials easily and require dense materials such as lead or concrete to shield against them effectively. Alpha and beta particles have lower penetrating abilities and can be stopped by materials such as paper or even the outer layers of skin.


What are the relative velocity of alpha beta gamma?

The relative velocity of alpha with respect to beta is the velocity of alpha minus the velocity of beta. The relative velocity of beta with respect to gamma is the velocity of beta minus the velocity of gamma. The relative velocity of alpha with respect to gamma is the velocity of alpha minus the velocity of gamma.


Is alpha and beta decay are almost always accompanied by what?

Alpha and beta decay are often accompanied by the emission of gamma radiation. Gamma radiation is a high-energy form of electromagnetic radiation that helps to stabilize the nucleus after alpha or beta decay.