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5.2.2.2—Alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ)

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0625–2026–2027
Objective
5.2.2.2
Level

5.2.2.2—Alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ)

  • Identify alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ) emissions from the nucleus by recalling: (a) their nature (b) their relative ionising effects (c) their relative penetrating abilities (β+ are not included, β-particles will be taken to refer to β–)
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