0
- Alpha - these are fast moving helium atoms. They have high energy, typically in the MeV range, but due to their large mass, they are stopped by just a few inches of air, or a piece of paper.
- Beta - these are fast moving electrons. They typically have energies in the range of a few hundred keV to several MeV. Since electrons are might lighter than helium atoms, they are able to penetrate further, through several feet of air, or several millimeters of plastic or less of very light metals.
- Gamma - these are photons, just like light, except of much higher energy, typically from several keV to several MeV. X-Rays and gamma rays are really the same thing, the difference is how they were produced. Depending on their energy, they can be stopped by a thin piece of aluminum foil, or they can penetrate several inches of lead.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago- Beta radiation is particles of either electrons or positrons
- gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation
- Alpha radiation is particles where each particle is composed of two protons and two neutrons (helium nucleus)
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can ultrasound waves are alpha beta or gamma rays?
No, they are unrelated. Alpha and beta radiation are particle streams, not waves. And gamma rays are electromagnetic waves.
What is radioactivity and what is the difference between alpha beta and gamma radiation?
Alpha radiation is helium-4 nuclei - i.e., each alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.Beta radiation is either electrons or positrons (= anti-electrons). Gamma radiation is high-energy photons.
What particle has high Energy Alpha or Beta?
Gamma
What are the 3 particles of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Beta radiation is made from electrons (or positrons for inverse beta radiation). Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, and gamma radiation is a high energy electromagnetic ray.
When was Alpha Beta Gamma created?
Alpha Beta Gamma was created in 1970.
Is there a connection between the speed of alpha beta and gamma radiation which?
beta equal to 2alpha and gamma equal to 3alpha
Mass of alpha beta gamma?
Well mass of alpha is 4 but i don't know the other two, sorry The mass for alpha beta and gamma are ... alpha=4 beta=1/200 gamma=0 :)
When was Beta Epsilon Gamma Gamma Alpha Rho Sigma created?
Beta Epsilon Gamma Gamma Alpha Rho Sigma was created on 1923-12-20.
How would you list alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays in order of increasing energy?
Alpha, beta, gamma.
What is the characteristics of alpha beta and gamma?
charactrestic of alpha
Write a sequence of instructions for sic to set alpha equal to product of beta and gamma?
Lda beta mul gamma sta alpha : alpha resw 1 beta resw 1 gamma resw 1
Three froms of radioactivity are?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma. Alpha and beta are both particles, but gamma is in the form of a wave. Gamma can travel the fathest but Alpha is the most dangerous when in contact with your skin
What are the particles called from a nuclear decay?
These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.
What is the difference between alpha beta gamma rays?
Alpha rays are helium nuclei (two protons + two neutrons) and have a charge of +2; beta rays are either electrons or anti-electrons (positrons), with a charge of -1 or +1; gamma rays are high-energy light rays (photons).
Order gamma decay beta decay and alpha deacy form weakest to strongest?
gamma decay beta decay alpha decay
Nuclear radiation ranked from the greatest mass to the least mass is a- Xray gamma ray beta particle b- Xray beta particle gamma ray c- Alpha particle beta particle gamma ray d Beta alpha gamma?
aplha, beta, gamma
