Rank the forms of nuclear radiation from highest to lowest mass.
A)Gamma,alpha,beta
B)Beta,gamma,alpha
C)Alpha,gamma,beta
D)Alpha,beta,gamma

Name: Rank the forms of nuclear radiation from highest to lowest mass. A)Gamma,alpha,beta B)Beta,gamma,alpha C)Alpha,gamma,beta D)Alpha,beta,gamma
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Alpha particles have the highest mass as they consist of two protons and two neutrons. Beta particles are electrons or positrons with significantly less mass. Gamma rays are photons and have no mass.

Rank the Forms of Nuclear Radiation from Highest to Lowest