It is observed that alpha particles have a lower penetrating power than beta particles. Explain this observation.

      

It is observed that alpha particles have a lower penetrating power than beta particles. Explain this observation.

  

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John
Alpha particles lose some of their energy as they travel because they cause ionization of air particles on their path. Beta particles lose very little energy since they cause less ionization.
johnmulu answered the question on February 21, 2017 at 13:51


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