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To arrange the radioactive sources in order of their relative danger.
Answer to Problem 68GP
Source C
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The alpha rays are also called as alpha particle or alpha radiations. It consist of two proton (
Gamma Rays (or gamma radiations) is a type of EM waves and its penetrating power is very high as compared to other radiations. It arises from radioactive decay of atomic nucleus. Gamma rays have smallest wavelength.
The damage caused by
The alpha particles are more dangerous as compared to gamma rays because of large mass and high value of charge than other radiations.
Thus, the danger caused by source C is maximum as compared to source B and source A.
The final order is in decreasing manner is,
Source C
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