In terms of increasing penetrating ability, the three kinds of rays emitted by radioactive isotopes are
A) $\alpha , \beta , \gamma$
B) $\beta , \gamma , \alpha$
C) $\gamma , \alpha , \beta$
D) $\beta , \alpha , \gamma$
E) All have the same penetrating ability.

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Alpha ($\alpha$) particles have the least penetrating ability, followed by beta ($\beta$) particles, with gamma ($\gamma$) rays having the highest penetrating ability.

In Terms of Increasing Penetrating Ability, the Three Kinds of Rays