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Alpha Radiation can be absorbed by a thin sheet of paper or a few cm or air.
Beta Radiation can be absorbed by a thin piece of foil, or a few m of air.
Gamma Radiation can only be absorbed by a thick lead plate.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoAlpha and beta are particles, while gamma are photons and are considered rays.
Alpha particles have the least penetrating power. They can be stopped with a few inches of air or a sheet of paper. Beta particles are next. They can be stopped with a sheet of metal. Gamma rays have the most penetrating capability of the three. Several feet of concrete or lead will only weaken them.
That said, while it is true that alpha can be stopped, for instance, by your skin, if you ingest an alpha emitting material, you are at the most danger because the alpha particle, having the most mass and the most charge, can cause the most damage to sensitive body tissues that it comes into contact with.
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∙ 13y agooh god it penetrates deep. like the never ending sort of cave exploring it goes deep. oh god.
so, where you from?
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∙ 14y agoThe radioation energy and the kind of radiotion and the kind of material penetrated.
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∙ 13y agoAlpha particles can be stopped by a sheet of paper. Beta radiation requires sheet metal--such as a sheet of tin, or aluminum foil. Gamma radiation requires inches of lead to block.
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∙ 12y agoGamma can go through paper, skin and aluminum but gets stopped by a few cms of lead!
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∙ 12y agoby using an iron shield
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∙ 9y agoThe Gamma Ray.
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∙ 13y agoGamma Ray
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Because of its low penetrating ability the type of radiation which is usually only a hazard when inhaled or ingested is?
Alpha Radiation
Which Of the main types of radiation emitted from naturally radioactive isotopes which is the most penetrating?
In descending order of penetration:-gamma rays.neutrons.beta particles.alpha particles.
What is the least penetrating form of a reaction?
Alpha particles are the least penetrating form of radiation. However, that does not mean they are the least dangerous. Even though they can be stopped with only an inch or so of air, or even by our skin, if they are ingested and come into contact with sensitive body tissues, they can be dangerous, because they have the highest charge and the highest mass.
Which type of radiation is most likely to damage DNA ionizing or nonionizing?
Ionizing
What is stronger beta radiation or gamma radiation?
If you are asking about which radiation is the most penetrating, gamma rays are the "strongest" in that regard.Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation of the highest possible energy (frequency). It has a higher frequency (shorter wavelength) than even X-rays. It has the greatest ability to penetrate materials. A gamma ray can go through a hundred people with ease.It takes a very large mass to be effective in stopping gamma radiation. Any material can be used as shielding but, in general, the more mass, the better. It takes a lot more water than lead to stop gamma rays because water is much less dense than lead, but water is cheaper. Stone, concrete, or soil is very cost effective.Any of these radiation may be emitted from the nucleus of an atom during radioactive decay (depending on the type of decay). They all ionize material as it slows them down. Both alpha and beta radiation are particulate radiation, as they are composed of particles.Alpha particles are helium-4 nuclei, composed of two protons and two neutrons. These don't travel very far in air, and a sheet of paper will stop them.A Beta particle is a high energy electron or positron. These have a modest ability to penetrate, but a sheet of aluminum foil will stop them.
Which type of radiation is most penetrating in solid substances?
Gamma radiation
What type of ionized radiation is the least penetrating?
Alpha radiation.
What radiation is most penetrating?
The gamma radiation is extremely penetrant.
Why type of radiation has the highest penetrating ability?
Neutrinos.
Which type of radiation has the has the greatest penetrating power?
Gamma Ray
What form of radiation is the most penatrating?
Gamma rays are by far the most penetrating of the three types of radiation.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Because of its low penetrating ability the type of radiation which is usually only a hazard when inhaled or ingested is?
Alpha Radiation
What is the forms of radiation is the most penetrating?
Of all the three types of radiation (alpha, beta and gamma), Gamma rays are the most penetrating, being able to travel through a few meters of lead.
What wave has the most penetrating radiation found in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Gamma waves :D
Which of the three kinds of radiation is most penetrating?
Gamma ray, by far. Alfa can be blocked by as little as a piece of notebook paper, buy Gamma (from sources such as a reactor core) will pass through 6 feet for stailsteel-lined concrete and can give a leathal dose in as little as 20 minutes.
What type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelenght?
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength compared to most of other electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have high penetrating power and are high in frequency. Exposure to this type of radiation can cause many health complications.
