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    Alpha, beta, and gamma are three types of ionizing radiation. Alpha particles are composed of two protons and two neutrons identical to a helium nucleus, beta particles are high-energy electrons, and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation or photons. They differ in their mass, charge, penetrating power, and how they are affected by electric and magnetic fields.

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    Alpha, beta, and gamma are three types of ionizing radiation. Alpha particles are composed of two protons and two neutrons identical to a helium nucleus, beta particles are high-energy electrons, and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation or photons. They differ in their mass, charge, penetrating power, and how they are affected by electric and magnetic fields.

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    Alpha, beta, and gamma are three types of ionizing radiation. Alpha particles are composed of two protons and two neutrons identical to a helium nucleus, beta particles are high-energy electrons, and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation or photons. They differ in their mass, charge, penetrating power, and how they are affected by electric and magnetic fields.

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    Alpha Beta Gamma

    Symbol α β γ
    2 protons,
    Composed of… 1 electron 1 photon
    2 neutrons
    Helium nucleus Electromagnetic
    Fast moving (high (EM) Radiation
    A.K.A. energy) electron

    Chemical 4 0 0
    Symbol 2 He −1 e 0 γ

    Charge (e) +2 -1 0

    Mass (kg) 6.64 x 10-27 9.11 x 10-31 0

    Ionising Power Large Small Tiny

    Al (~ 5mm) Concrete ( > 1m)


    Absorbed by… Paper, Skin
    Pb (2-3mm) Pb (several cm)

    Range in air ~ 5cm ~ 1m ∞

    deflected
    Magnetic Field deflected unaffected
    (opposite to α)

    deflected
    Electric Field deflected unaffected
    (opposite to α)

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