WBBSEClass XPhysical ScienceAtomic Nucleus01 Mark2025 Easy

QQuestion

Which of the following rays has the highest capacity to ionise gases?

(a) α-ray

(b) γ-ray

(c) β-ray

(d) Light ray

Exam-ready answer 01 Mark

Answer

(a) α-ray

Explanation

Alpha (α) rays have the highest ionising power because they possess a +2 charge and comparatively large mass.

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