Which of the Following Forms of Radiation Are in Order

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forms of radiation are in order from the most penetrating to the least penetrating?

• A) X ray, gamma, cathode
• B) Cathode, gamma, X ray
• C) Cathode, X ray, gamma
• D) Gamma, cathode, X rays
• E) Gamma, X rays, cathode

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Definitions:

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative charge found in all atoms, contributing to electricity.

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative charge, found in the electron clouds surrounding the nucleus of an atom.

Line Spectra

Line spectra are the emission or absorption of light at specific wavelengths by atoms or molecules transitioning between energy levels, resulting in distinct lines characteristic of the substance.