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Alpha, beta, and gamma are the main ones. Alpha is the ejection of alpha particles which are 2 protons plus 2 neutrons, which is a helium nucleus. Beta particles are electrons. Gamma radiation is EM radiation of very high frequency, beyond x-rays.

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