Question

question 4
1 pts
which radiation has no electric charge associated with it?
○ alpha rays
○ beta rays
○ gamma rays
○ all of these.

Explanation:

To determine which radiation has no electric charge, we analyze each option:

• Alpha rays consist of helium nuclei ($\alpha$ particles), which have a +2 charge.
• Beta rays are either electrons (β⁻, -1 charge) or positrons (β⁺, +1 charge).
• Gamma rays are high - energy electromagnetic waves (photons) and have no electric charge associated with them.
• The "all of these" option is incorrect as alpha and beta rays have charge.

Answer:

C. gamma rays