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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

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How would you list alpha partcles beta particles and gamma rays in order of increasing penetrating power?

Alpha particles are the least penetrating, and are not able to pass through a single sheet of paper. Beta particles can penetrate through a sheet of paper, but not a piece of aluminum. Gamma rays can travel through both paper and aluminum and it takes dense material like lead to stop them or reduce their number. Gamma rays are high energy electromagnetic rays.


What type of radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter?

Alpha radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter. It consists of particles that are relatively large and heavy, which makes them easier to block. They can be stopped by a piece of paper or human skin.


What ype of radiation ionzing is less penetrating?

1. Alpha Particles are the least penetrating, but do a great deal of radiation damage on the surface of what they hit.2. Beta Particles penetrate to a certain extent depending on their energy.3. Gamma Rays penetrate the most, and a Gamma source requires heavy (lead, etc.) shielding.


What are the components of natural radiation in order from least to most penetrating?

Alpha particles, which consist of two protons and two neutrons; Beta particles, which consist of one electron; Gamma rays, which is the highest frequency of electromagnetic radiation, has no mass, and is not made up of any subatomic particles. Alpha particles con be stopped by a mere piece of paper; Beta particles can pass through paper but can be stopped by aluminum foil; Gamma rays can pass through paper and aluminum foil, and can only be stopped by lead or concrete.


Which ionizing radiation is least penetrating?

Alpha particles are the least penetrating form of ionizing radiation due to their large size and positive charge. These particles can be stopped by a piece of paper or even the outer layers of the skin.

Related Questions

The most common types of radioactive decay least penetrating human tissue to most penetrating?

alpha, beta, gamma


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.


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.


How would you list alpha partcles beta particles and gamma rays in order of increasing penetrating power?

Alpha particles are the least penetrating, and are not able to pass through a single sheet of paper. Beta particles can penetrate through a sheet of paper, but not a piece of aluminum. Gamma rays can travel through both paper and aluminum and it takes dense material like lead to stop them or reduce their number. Gamma rays are high energy electromagnetic rays.


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.


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.


What type of radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter?

Alpha radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter. It consists of particles that are relatively large and heavy, which makes them easier to block. They can be stopped by a piece of paper or human skin.


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.


What ype of radiation ionzing is less penetrating?

1. Alpha Particles are the least penetrating, but do a great deal of radiation damage on the surface of what they hit.2. Beta Particles penetrate to a certain extent depending on their energy.3. Gamma Rays penetrate the most, and a Gamma source requires heavy (lead, etc.) shielding.


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)


The least energetic of the forms of radioactive decay is ______?

alpha decay


What form of ionizing radiation is least penetrating?

alpha