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Why alpha particles tend to produce more ions than beta particles or gamma rays when they pass through matter?

Alpha particles have a high ionizing power beacaue they have a great linear transfer of energy.


Why is gamma radiation best for looking inside steel structures rather than alpha or beta?

Gamma radiation is best because it is it is very penetrative so therefor is absorbed by the steel whereas beta and alpha radiation aren't penetrative enough so would be stopped by the steel structure.


What are 3 kinds of radiation given off by radioactive substances?

The three types of radiation given off by radioactive substances are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. Alpha particles are the least penetrating, beta particles are more penetrating than alpha particles, and gamma rays are the most penetrating and dangerous type of radiation.


Why does a kidney scanner use gamma radiation rather than beta or alpha radiation?

A kidney scanner uses gamma radiation because it has higher penetration ability, allowing it to reach and image deep structures inside the body like the kidneys. Beta and alpha radiation have lower penetration abilities and would not be suitable for this purpose. Additionally, gamma radiation is less likely to be absorbed by surrounding tissues, providing clearer images of the kidneys.


Why do alpha beta and gramma have different penetrating abilities?

Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation have different penetrating abilities due to their difference in energy and interaction with matter. Alpha particles are the least penetrating, as they are heavier and lose energy quickly when passing through material. Beta particles have higher energy and can penetrate more deeply than alpha particles. Gamma rays are the most penetrating as they are electromagnetic radiation with high energy and can pass through most materials.

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Which radiation is the most easily absorbed?

Alpha radiation is the most easily absorbed because it consists of large, heavy alpha particles that can be stopped by a piece of paper or clothing. Beta and gamma radiation are more penetrating and can pass through thicker materials before being absorbed.


What has the least penetrating power gamma ray alpha particle or beta particle?

Alpha particles have the least penetrating power compared to gamma rays and beta particles. This is because alpha particles are heavier and more positively charged, which makes them easily absorbed by materials, including skin.


Why alpha particles tend to produce more ions than beta particles or gamma rays when they pass through matter?

Alpha particles have a high ionizing power beacaue they have a great linear transfer of energy.


How does the penetrating ability of gamma rays compare with that of alpha particles and beta particles?

Gamma rays have higher penetrating ability compared to alpha and beta particles. Gamma rays can penetrate through most materials, while alpha particles can be stopped by a sheet of paper and beta particles by a few millimeters of aluminum.


What is more dangerous gamma or alpha rays?

alpha radiation is more dangerous than beta or gamma if ingested or inhaled because its power to ionize (or to disrupt atoms) is 20x than that of beta and gamma. but if the source is outside the body or at a distance gamma radiation is much dangerous because it could penetrate thick walls.


Why is gamma radiation best for looking inside steel structures rather than alpha or beta?

Gamma radiation is best because it is it is very penetrative so therefor is absorbed by the steel whereas beta and alpha radiation aren't penetrative enough so would be stopped by the steel structure.


What are 3 kinds of radiation given off by radioactive substances?

The three types of radiation given off by radioactive substances are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. Alpha particles are the least penetrating, beta particles are more penetrating than alpha particles, and gamma rays are the most penetrating and dangerous type of radiation.


Why does a kidney scanner use gamma radiation rather than beta or alpha radiation?

A kidney scanner uses gamma radiation because it has higher penetration ability, allowing it to reach and image deep structures inside the body like the kidneys. Beta and alpha radiation have lower penetration abilities and would not be suitable for this purpose. Additionally, gamma radiation is less likely to be absorbed by surrounding tissues, providing clearer images of the kidneys.


Gamma rays is more energetic when emits alpha or beta?

false


What is the difference between alpha and gamma alumina?

Alpha alumina has cubic crystal structure, and gamma - rhombohedral (i.e. it is a "skewed cubic") Due to their geometry the typical surface area of a particle is affected, and alpha alumina has fewer -OH groups than gamma alumina. Iron oxide can also have either alpha or gamma structure, and is described on wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron(III)_oxide


Why do alpha beta and gramma have different penetrating abilities?

Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation have different penetrating abilities due to their difference in energy and interaction with matter. Alpha particles are the least penetrating, as they are heavier and lose energy quickly when passing through material. Beta particles have higher energy and can penetrate more deeply than alpha particles. Gamma rays are the most penetrating as they are electromagnetic radiation with high energy and can pass through most materials.


Is alpha particles the most radioactive emission?

No, alpha particles are not the most radioactive emission. Gamma rays are more penetrating and more energetic than alpha particles, making them the most dangerous and damaging form of radiation.