Key term for Edexcel GCSE Physics, used in Radiation Types.
A type of strongly ionising radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons (a helium nucleus).
Alpha radiation (α) appears in Edexcel GCSE Physics revision content for Radioactivity, especially Radiation Types and Comparison of Radiations.
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