Explain why, although gamma rays are far more penetrating than alpha particles, the

Chapter 19, Problem 66

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Explain why, although gamma rays are far more penetrating than alpha particles, the latter are actually more likely to cause damage to an organism. Which radiation is more effective at causing ionization of biomolecules?

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