Which of the Following Lists the Three Principal Forms of Radioactive

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists the three principal forms of radioactive emission in order of increasing penetrating power?

• A)alpha < beta < gamma
• B)alpha < gamma <beta
• C)beta < alpha > gamma
• D)gamma < beta < alpha
• E)gamma < alpha < beta

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Definitions:

Octahedron

A geometric shape with eight faces, often used to describe the structure of certain crystals or molecules.

Tetrahedron

A polyhedron with four triangular faces, six straight edges, and four vertex corners.

Dodecahedron

A three-dimensional shape having twelve flat faces, each a regular pentagon, often studied in geometry and used in various applications.

Effervescence

The release of gas bubbles from a liquid, often observed when acids react with carbonate rocks or minerals.