Mention the penetrative power of alpha, beta and gamma particles.

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Answer :

Type of particles

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

Penetrative power

Blocked by paper, human skin

Penetrate through skin but blocked by

glass or some metals

Penetrates skin and damage cells.

They cannot be blocked

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