Two particles A and B are identical except that in passing through matter A inte

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Two particles A and B are identical except that in passing through matter A interacts with a force that is stronger than the one with which B interacts.

Which of the following is true when comparing what happens when these particles pass through some material?

A. On average, A will penetrate through more material before interacting than B.

B. On average, A will penetrate through less material before interacting than B.

C. On average, A and B will penetrate through the same amount of material before interacting.

Explanation / Answer

ANSWER- OPTION B.

EXPLANATION-

Particle A has stronger interaction than particle B with matter. Hence particle A will loss more energy and stop without penetrating much distance in matter. Hence On average, A will penetrate through less material before interacting than B.

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