Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Radioactive emissions.
A highly ionising particle consisting of a helium nucleus (two protons and two neutrons) with a low penetration power.
Alpha (α) appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Radioactivity, especially Radioactive emissions and Penetration properties.
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