Why can beta particles pass through materials more easily than alpha particles?

A.) Beta particles are made of pure energy.

B.) Beta particles are smaller.

C.) Beta particles are not charged.

D.) Beta particles move more slowly.

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A) Beta particles are less energetic than alpha particles.

C) The beta particles are negatively charged;

D) Beta particles move much faster than alpha.

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B) The beta particles are smaller, so it is that they pass better.

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