Which of the following is not a mode by which beta particles lose energy on interaction with matter?
A. Photoelectric effect
B. Compton effect
C. Pair production
D. Collision effect
Answer:D
Which of the following is not a mode by which beta particles lose energy on interaction with matter?
A. Photoelectric effect B. Compton effect C. Pair production D. Collision effect
Explanation: Upon interaction with matter, gamma rays lose energy in three modes. They are photoelectric effect, pair production and Compton Effect.