Rankers Physics

Nucleus: Practice Problem & Solution

The most penetrating radiation out of the following are (1997)
$\beta$-rays
$\gamma$-rays
X-rays
$\alpha$-rays

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Nucleus. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

$\gamma$-rays have the shortest wavelength and highest energy among the given options, which gives them the maximum penetrating power through matter.

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