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Luden [163]
3 years ago
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Why is alpha rays not suitable to scan baggage at the airport?​

Physics
1 answer:
Inga [223]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Alpha particles are not used to check baggage in airport as these rays are not penetrated far through matter.

<u>Explanation: </u>

Alpha particles are produced by the <em>decay of a radioactive nucleus.</em> These alpha rays are <em>ceased by paper</em>. The <em>nucleus</em> of the helium atom is made up of <em>two protons and two neutrons</em> is the particle <em>ejected by alpha particle</em>.

As helium is <em>harmless and as an inert gas</em>, so these particles are not dangerous in themselves. The airport baggage security uses only X-ray scanners to inspect. These rays identify the <em>hidden items inside the baggage. </em>

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