Particles Emitted in Radioactive Decay Have Different Penetrating Power $\alpha$ Particle
B) A Radioactive

question 26

Multiple Choice

Particles emitted in radioactive decay have different penetrating power. The penetration depths of two particles, labeled X and Y, in a column of water are shown below. The Y particle most likely is not ________

• A) an \(\alpha\) particle.
• B) a \(\beta\) particle.
• C) a positron.
• D) a \(\gamma\) ray.

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