Practice question

Which type of ionizing radiation consists of heavy positively-charged helium nuclei with high ionizing power but low penetrating power easily stopped by a sheet of paper?

  1. Beta particles (β)
  2. Alpha particles (α)
  3. Gamma rays (γ)
  4. Neutron radiation

Answer: B — Alpha particles (α)

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