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2(i)
Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
The nuclear radiation with lowest ionising power is ............... [α/β/γ].
Topic: Ionising power of nuclear radiations
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Answer
Exam answer
γ (gamma radiation).
Explanation
Gamma radiation has the lowest ionising power among α, β and γ.
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