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Which of the following are properties of alpha radiation?
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weakly ionising
strongly ionising
least penetrating
most penetrating
Alpha particles are large and carry a positive charge, so they collide easily with atoms, knocking electrons off. However, they don’t travel far and can be blocked by something as thin as paper, unlike other types of radiation.
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