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Gamma rays have a lighter mass than the other radioactive rays and gamma rays can easily

penetrate thorugh

paper and aluminum.

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Uranium 238 contains a different number of neutrons.

The proton number

They are more massive in size than the beta particles and alpha particles have 2 more protons than the beta

particles.

It states that the atom is made up of vacuum which is why the alpha particles go through it.

Thats because the atom contains a nucleus in the centre.


The particles either reflect back they can deflect after reaching the nucleus.

vacuum

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