Thursday, April 29, 2010

Definitation of Alpha Particles, Beta Particles and Gamma Particles



They are positively charged particles emitted from certain radioactive nuclei. Each alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons and is identical to the nucleus of helium atom.



They are fast moving electrons emitted from certain radioactive nuclei. A beta particle is formed when a neutron decomposes.



They are high energy electromagnetic radiations emitted from certain radioactive nuclei. Gamma rays have no mass or electrical charge.

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