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Chemistry Nuclear Chemistry Causes of Radioactivity and Group Displacement Law Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

-rays have high ionization power because they possess

A

Lesser kinetic energy

B

Higher kinetic energy

C

Lesser penetrating power

D

Higher penetrating power

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α α -rays have high I.P. due to high kinetic energy.

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