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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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