A scientist working with Polonium-210 detects radiation when the nucleus decays. The radiation emitted has very little penetrating power and is deflected toward the negative terminal in a magnetic field. Which type of radiation is being emitted?
Answer
alpha
beta
gamma
positron

Question

A scientist working with Polonium-210 detects radiation when the nucleus decays. The radiation emitted has very little penetrating power and is deflected toward the negative terminal in a magnetic field. Which type of radiation is being emitted?
Answer
		alpha
		beta
		gamma
		positron

anonymous · Answer

The radiation with the lowest penetrative power is alpha radiation so I'd say that's your answer. Just remember
Gamma is stronger than Beta is stronger than Alpha
$$\gamma>\beta>\alpha$$

anonymous · Answer

D'oh. If only I had that equation from the start. Thanks :)

anonymous · Answer

No problem :)