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Alpha
Composition and Charge |
Composition- Alpha particles
2 protons, 2 neutrons so the charge is 2+ |
2+
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Beta
Composition and Charge |
Composition- Beta particles, one electron so the charge is -1
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Gamma
C&C |
Composition- Gamma, high energy, radiation, no charge, no mass so the charge is 0
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Alpha
Approximate energy |
5 MeV deflected toward negative plate.
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Beta
Approx. Energy |
0.05 to 1 MeV, deflected toward positive plate
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Gamma
Approx. Energy |
1 MeV usually accomapnies Aplha and Beta decay
Not deflected |
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Alpha
Relative penetrating power |
Blocked by paper
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Beta
Relative... |
Blocked by metal foil
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Gamma
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Not completely blocked by lead or concrete
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