Describe two reasons why an alpha particle is less penetrating than a beta or gamma particle

Asked by maham237 @ 23/12/2020 in Chemistry viewed by 309 People

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Because of its relatively large mass and charge, an alpha particle produces ions in a very localized area. An alpha particle loses some of its energy each time it produces an ion, finally acquiring two electrons from an atom at the end of its path to become a helium atom. An alpha particle has a short range (several centimeters) in air.

How are gamma rays different from alpha and beta particles

Asked by admin @ 29/10/2021 in Physics viewed by 352 persons

How does gamma radiation differ from alpha or beta particle radiation? A.) it does not consist of matter B.) it does not consist of energy C.) it only consists of …

What are the symbols for alpha beta and gamma radiation

Asked by admin @ 26/11/2021 in Biology viewed by 279 persons

Match the radiation with its symbol. 1. beta 2. gamma 3. alpha

Beta particles cannot penetrate very far into solids because they

Asked by maham237 @ 19/07/2021 in Chemistry viewed by 263 persons

have low velocity have negligible mass have no mass are confined to orbits

Beta particles cannot penetrate very far into solids because they _____.

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Beta particles cannot penetrate very far into solids because they _____. have low velocity have negligible mass have no mass are confined to orbits

Explain the main differences between alpha beta and gamma rays

Asked by admin @ 28/10/2021 in Chemistry viewed by 319 persons

Differentiate between alpha and beta and gamma rays

Cos 2 alpha cos 2 beta cos 2 gamma 1

Asked by admin @ 02/08/2021 in Physics viewed by 381 persons

Prove cos^2 alpha + cos^2 beta + cos^2 gamma = 1 please help...

If alpha and beta are two different complex numbers

Asked by admin @ 20/08/2021 in Math viewed by 417 persons

Question 17 If α and β are different complex numbers with | β |= 1, then find | (β-α)/(1- αβ) |. Class X1 - Maths -Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations …

Alpha cells and beta cells can be found in the

Asked by admin @ 09/11/2021 in Biology viewed by 283 persons

Alpha cells are to ________ as beta cells are to ________.

Which best describes a reason that consumer demand can change

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Which best describes a reason that consumer demand can change? O loss of income O loss of supply distribution problems O market problems h

Why do organisms need food write two reasons

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Why do organisms need food? Write two reasons?

If alpha and beta are zeros of polynomial

Asked by admin @ 29/08/2021 in Math viewed by 343 persons

if alpha and beta are the zeros of a quadratic polynomial such that alpha + beta is equals to 24 and Alpha minus beta is equal to 8 find the …

Two particles are oscillating along two close parallel

Asked by admin @ 26/08/2021 in Physics viewed by 297 persons

Two particles are oscillating along two close parallel straight lines side by side. With the same frequency and amplitude . They pass each other moving in opposite directions when their …

If alpha and beta are solutions of acostheta bsintheta

Asked by admin @ 23/08/2021 in Math viewed by 319 persons

if alpha and beta are two distinct roots satisfying the equation acostheta +bsintheta =c prove that sin (alpha+beta) =2ab/asquare+bsquare

Why is oxygen called a gas give two reasons

Asked by admin @ 20/08/2021 in Science viewed by 370 persons

Why oxygen is called gas? give two reasons.

Two particles 1 and 2 are allowed to descend

Asked by admin @ 17/08/2021 in Physics viewed by 320 persons

Two particles 1 and 2 are allowed to descend on two frictionless chords OP and OQ. The ratio of the speeds of the particles 1 and 2 respectivelywhen they …