Arnongst a,`beta`,`gamma`.7.rays, a particle has maximum penetrating power.
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To solve the question regarding the penetrating power of alpha, beta, and gamma rays, we will analyze the properties of each type of radiation step by step.
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Understanding the Types of Radiation**:
- **Alpha Particles**: These are helium nuclei consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. They are relatively large and carry a +2 charge.
- **Beta Particles**: These are high-energy, high-speed electrons (or positrons) emitted from a nucleus during radioactive decay. They are much smaller than alpha particles and carry a -1 charge (for electrons).
- **Gamma Rays**: These are electromagnetic waves (photons) with no mass or charge. They travel at the speed of light.
2. **Comparing Sizes**:
- Alpha particles are the largest in size, followed by beta particles, and then gamma rays, which are massless and chargeless.
3. **Penetrating Power**:
- The penetrating power of a particle is determined by its mass and charge. Heavier and charged particles (like alpha particles) interact more with matter and are less penetrating.
- Alpha particles have low penetrating power and can be stopped by a sheet of paper or a few centimeters of air.
- Beta particles have moderate penetrating power and can penetrate paper but are stopped by a few millimeters of aluminum.
- Gamma rays, being massless and uncharged, have the highest penetrating power and can pass through several centimeters of lead or meters of concrete.
4. **Conclusion**:
- Based on the properties discussed, the order of penetrating power from highest to lowest is: **Gamma rays > Beta particles > Alpha particles**.
- Therefore, the statement "Alpha particle has maximum penetrating power" is **false**.
### Final Answer:
The statement is **false**. Gamma rays have the maximum penetrating power among alpha, beta, and gamma rays.
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