Which of the following forms of radiation involves the heaviest particles?

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Alpha radiation (α) consists of helium-4 nuclei, which are the heaviest particles among the given options. Beta radiation (11eab394_23d6_73e6_a5fb_11fa2ce10960_TB1656_11) consists of electrons or positrons, which are much lighter than helium-4. Gamma radiation (11eab394_23d6_4cd5_a5fb_a5ad02e80200_TB1656_11) is a form of electromagnetic radiation, which has no particle mass. The positron is also a light particle with the same mass as an electron.

Which of the Following Forms of Radiation Involves the Heaviest