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GaryK [48]
3 years ago
8

How do alpha particles compare to gamma rays?

Chemistry
2 answers:
Luba_88 [7]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Unlike alpha and beta particles, which have both energy and mass, gamma rays are pure energy. Gamma rays are similar to visable light, but have much higher energy. Gamma rays are often emitted along with alpha or beta particles during radioactive decay.

Explanation:

Fofino [41]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Unlike alpha and beta particles, which have both energy and mass, gamma rays are pure energy. Gamma rays are similar to visible light, but have much higher energy. Gamma rays are often emitted along with alpha or beta particles during radioactive decay.

-Radiation basics.

Explanation:

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