Answered: I. When first discovered, α, β and γ…

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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When first discovered, α, β and γ radioactivity were referred to as α-rays, βrays and γ-rays. Now we refer to α-particles and β-particles, but still use the
term γ-rays. What type of particles are α and β commonly known as? What is γ commonly known as?

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What is the mass (calculate both in kg and unified mass units, u) of the α -
particle? What is the mass (calculate both in kg and unified mass units, u) of
the β -particle? Which particle (α or β) is more massive? Which particle has a
greater amount of charge (α or β)? Which particle (α or β) would you expect to
penetrate further into a piece of lead?

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