Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Positrons are similar in ionizing power and penetrating power to alpha particles.
• B) A positron is the antiparticle of the protons.
• C) Alpha particles are the heaviest particles of radioactive decay and as such have the highest penetrating power.
• D) An alpha particle is a helium 2+ ion.
• E) A simultaneous emission of alpha and beta rays is called gamma radiation.

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Semantics

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