Which of the following statements is correct: I. nuclear radiation with the least penetrating power has the most ionization power II. nuclear radiation with the most penetrating power has the least ionization power
Correct answer: C. Both I and II
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. Both I and II
- D. neither I nor II
Explanation
Alpha particles (low penetration) have high ionization, and gamma rays (high penetration) have low ionization.This demonstrates that both statements are accurate.This is the correct answer.
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