Question
State three properties of α-rays.
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Answer
(i) Alpha rays are composed of helium nuclei.
(ii) Alpha rays ionise the gas through which they pass.
(iii) Alpha rays are deflected by the electric and magnetic fields.
(ii) Alpha rays ionise the gas through which they pass.
(iii) Alpha rays are deflected by the electric and magnetic fields.
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