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Comparison of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation

 

How easily are three common types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma) stopped? The graphic below shows that alpha radiation is stopped by a sheet of paper, wood stops beta particles, but lead or concrete are required to stop gamma rays.

 



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