Alpha particles possess greater penetration power than that of beta particles due to its:
Correct answer: A. Smaller ionization power
- A. Smaller ionization power
- B. Greater ionization power
- C. Neither greater nor smaller ionization power
- D. Same ionization power
Explanation
Alpha particles have greater mass and charge than beta particles, but they have smaller penetration power due to their larger ionization power. Alpha particles interact more strongly with matter and lose their energy quickly, resulting in a shorter penetration range compared to beta particles.
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