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Alpha Particles Beta Particles Gamma Radiation Put these different types of radiation in order from HEAVIEST to LIGHTEST.

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alpha p- beta p -gamma r

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Answer:

Alpha Particles > Beta Particles > Gamma Radiation

HEAVIEST--------->------------->------------>----------->-------->--------LIGHTEST

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass of Alpha Particles =
4.0012 amu (Helium Nucleus)

Mass of Beta Particles =
5.5 x 10⁻⁴ amu (An electron)

Mass of Gamma Radiations = No mass (Photon of Energy)


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