Can be stooped with a thin metal sheet: (a) alpha particles (b) beta particles (c) gamma rays
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- Alpha particles are the nuclei of helium atoms, consisting of two protons and two neutrons. They are relatively heavy and carry a positive charge. - Beta particles are electrons or positrons ejected from the nucleus of an atom. They are much lighter than alpha Show more…
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