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Which type of radiation is considered to have the highest penetrating power?
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MCQ
Type
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Style
Topic
Atoms and nuclear radiation
Question
- A. Alpha radiation
- B. Beta radiation
- C. Gamma radiation
- D. Neutron radiation
Answer
Gamma radiation
Explanation
Gamma radiation has the highest penetrating power compared to alpha and beta radiation.
Common mistake
Gamma Emission Misunderstanding
Students often think that gamma emission changes the mass number or atomic number of an atom.
Remember that gamma emission is a form of electromagnetic radiation that does not affect the mass number or atomic number; it only releases energy.
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