Multiple Choice
Why would you expect alpha particles to be less able to penetrate materials than beta particles of the same kinetic energy?
A) Alpha particles pick up electrons to become harmless helium atoms.
B) Alpha particles carry twice the electric charge.
C) Alpha particles move much slower for a given kinetic energy.
D) Two of the above answers are reasonable.
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