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Nuclear Radiation — Quiz

Question 7 • Chemistry

Which type of radiation is the smallest in size?

Answer
A
beta radiation
B
gamma radiation
C
alpha radiation
D
positron radiation

Explanation

Gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation, made of photons, and has no rest mass or physical particle size. Alpha particles are helium nuclei, while beta particles and positrons are matter particles with mass, so gamma radiation is the smallest among these choices.

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