Alpha Particle
An alpha particle is a type of particle that consists of two protons and two neutrons, making it identical to the nucleus of a helium atom. It is commonly represented by the symbol α. Alpha particles are emitted during the process of radioactive decay.
Pronunciation
Alpha particle is pronounced as “al-fuh pahr-ti-kuhl” in English.
Synonyms
Some synonyms for alpha particle include:
- Alpha ray
- Helium ion
- Alpha radiation
Nearby Words
Here are some nearby words related to alpha particle:
- Nucleus (Noun) – నియంత్రణకుడు, కేంద్రం – The nucleus is the central part of an atom.
- Proton (Noun) – ప్రోటాన్ – A proton is a subatomic particle with a positive charge.
- Neutron (Noun) – న్యూట్రాన్ – A neutron is a subatomic particle with no charge.
- Radioactive (Adjective) – కార్యకారీ – Radioactive materials emit radiation.
Example sentence: The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.
Antonyms
The antonym for alpha particle in Telugu is “బీటా కణం” (beeta kaṇam).
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