Which of the following is correct about alpha particles?
(a) High ionization due to relative size and carrying of double positive charge
(b) Low penetration power
(c) In air, they have a range of few centimeters
(d) All of the mentioned
This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.
My question comes from Principles of Food Irradiation-1 in division Principles of Chemical Preservation of Food, Principles of Food Irradiation and Food Quality factors of Food Engineering