BRAINCAKEThe nature of α, β and γ Radiation.
Alpha particles consist of two neutrons and two protons (i.e. a helium nucleus) and are positively charged. The range of alpha particles different from one source to another, but alpha particles from the same source all have the same range and kinetic energy.
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