Alpha particles are fundamentally equivalent to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Alpha particles are fundamentally equivalent to:
A. Fast-moving electrons
B. High-energy photons
C. Helium nuclei
D. Hydrogen nuclei
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons tightly bound together. This is completely identical to the nucleus of a helium atom (He²⁺). Alpha particles are positively charged, relatively massive, have low penetrating power, and are emitted by heavy radioactive elements during alpha decay.

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