Do alpha rays have higher frequency than gamma rays?

Question

Alpha rays are more energetic than gamma rays, so shouldn't they have a higher frequency than gamma rays, too since hf=E?

 

Answer 1

An Alpha particle is the nucleus of the Helium atom; 2 protons and 2 neutrons

They are considered ionizing radiation and can be quite harmful, more so than gamma rays.

Fortunately they expire in a few centimeters of air so you would have to

ingest/inhale the source to be harmed.

Answer 2

Waves have frequencies.  Gamma rays are waves, and hence have frequencies.  Alpha rays are particles, and hence do not have frequencies.  It is not correct that alpha rays have more energy than gamma rays.  Gamma rays are more energetic.

 

The equation 

 

E = hf

 

gives the energy of a quantum of electromagnetic radiation of frequency f.  It does not apply to alpha rays because alpha rays are not electromagnetic waves.