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Assertion (A) Amongst alpha, beta and gamma rays, α-particle has maximum penetrating power.
Reason (R) The alpha particle is heavier than beta and gamma rays.

Assertion (A) Amongst alpha, beta and gamma rays, α-particle has maximum penetrating power.
Reason (R) The alpha particle is heavier than beta and gamma rays. Correct Answer A is false, but R is true

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