Which of the following forms of radiation is identical to the nucleus of a helium atom?

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Alpha radiation (α) is identical to the nucleus of a helium atom, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. Option B and C are random strings of characters and are not a form of radiation. A positron (D) is the antiparticle of an electron and has a positive charge, thus it is not identical to the nucleus of a helium atom.

Which of the Following Forms of Radiation Is Identical to the Nucleus