Suppose the range for 5.0 MeVαray is known to be 2.0 mm in a certain material. Does this mean that every 5.0 MeVα a ray that strikes this material travels 2.0 mm, or does the range have an average value with some statistical fluctuations in the distances traveled? Explain.

Suppose the range for 5.0 MeVαray is known to be 2.0 mm in a certain material. Does this mean that every 5.0 MeVα a ray that strikes this material travels 2.0 mm, or does the range have an average value with some statistical fluctuations in the distances traveled? Explain.

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