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alpha-rays have ionization power because...

`alpha`-rays have ionization power because they possess

A

a. Lesser kinetic energy

B

b. Higher kinetic energy

C

c. Lesser penetration power

D

d. Higher penetration power

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The correct Answer is:
a. Lesser kinetic energy
Because of lesser kinetic energy `alpha`-rays have ionization power.
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