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Question
Arrange the α, β and γ radiations in ascending order of their penetrating power.
Solution
Penetration power of α-particle is least and that of γ-radiation maximum α (3 - 8 cm in air), β [upto few meter in air.] and γ [upto few hundred meter in air].
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