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Which of the following will stop beta particles?

A) aluminum foil
B) air
C) Skin
D)paper

User Haofly
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Answer : The correct option is, (A) Aluminum foil

Explanation :

Penetration power : It is the movement of particles or the ray through an object. As we know that the more the energy of a particle, the more will be the penetrating power.

The ascending order of the penetration power of alpha rays, beta rays, and gamma rays are:

Alpha rays < Beta rays < Gamma rays

The penetrating power of the alpha, beta and gamma rays varies greatly. That means,

  • The alpha particles are restricted by paper.
  • The beta particles can pass through the paper but it can not pass through the aluminum foil.
  • The restriction of gamma rays is very difficult. It can be restrict or blocked only by concrete, lead, or other heavy shielding.

Hence, Aluminium foil will stop beta particles.

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