Rank the Following in Order of Increasing Penetrating Ability: Alpha

question 18

Multiple Choice

Rank the following in order of increasing penetrating ability: alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays.

• A)alpha particles < beta particles < gamma rays
• B)alpha particles < gamma rays < beta particles
• C)gamma rays < beta particles < alpha particles
• D)beta particles < alpha particles < gamma rays
• E)beta particles < gamma rays < alpha particles

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