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Which type of radiation consists of a helium-4 nucleus?
Which type of radiation consists of a helium-4 nucleus?
- X-ray radiation
- Gamma radiation
- Beta radiation
- Alpha radiation (correct)
Which type of radiation typically has energies in the range of a few hundred keV to several MeV?
Which type of radiation typically has energies in the range of a few hundred keV to several MeV?
- X-ray radiation
- Gamma radiation
- Alpha radiation
- Beta radiation (correct)
What is the main reason why alpha particles are stopped by just a few inches of air or a piece of paper?
What is the main reason why alpha particles are stopped by just a few inches of air or a piece of paper?
- Fast movement speed
- Their low mass (correct)
- Being composed of electrons
- Their high energy
Which type of radiation can penetrate through several feet of air or several millimeters of plastic?
Which type of radiation can penetrate through several feet of air or several millimeters of plastic?
What distinguishes beta particles from alpha particles in terms of penetration ability?
What distinguishes beta particles from alpha particles in terms of penetration ability?
Which type of radiation has high energy typically in the MeV range, but is stopped by just a few inches of air or a piece of paper?
Which type of radiation has high energy typically in the MeV range, but is stopped by just a few inches of air or a piece of paper?
What distinguishes alpha particles from beta particles in terms of their mass?
What distinguishes alpha particles from beta particles in terms of their mass?
How does the penetration ability of alpha particles compare to that of beta particles?
How does the penetration ability of alpha particles compare to that of beta particles?
Which type of radiation typically has energies in the range of a few hundred keV to several MeV?
Which type of radiation typically has energies in the range of a few hundred keV to several MeV?
Why are alpha particles stopped by just a few inches of air or a piece of paper?
Why are alpha particles stopped by just a few inches of air or a piece of paper?
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