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The penetrating power of alpha-particle ...

The penetrating power of `alpha`-particle is

A

More than `gamma`-rays

B

More than `beta`-rays

C

Less than `beta`-rays

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Penetrating powers `alpha ` - rays `lt beta `- rays `lt gamma` - rays
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