Physics
Arrange α, β and γ rays in ascending order with respect to their
(i) Penetrating power.
(ii) Ionising power.
(iii) Biological effect.
Radioactivity
ICSE 2016
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(I) Increasing order of penetrating power of α, β and γ rays is α<β<γ.
(ii) Increasing order of ionising power of α, β and γ rays is γ<β<α.
(iii) Increasing order of biological effect of α, β and γ rays is α<β<γ.
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