Which of the following rays has the maximum penetrating power? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following rays has the maximum penetrating power?
A. Beta rays
B. X-rays
C. Gamma rays
D. Alpha rays
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Radioactive decay emits alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha particles are heavy and positively charged, stopped by paper. Beta particles are lighter, stopped by aluminum. Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic photons with no mass or charge, giving them the highest penetrating power; they require thick lead or concrete to be significantly attenuated.

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