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Which list places the three types of radiation in order from least penetrating to most penetrating?
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Highest penetration: Gamma (y) Second highest: Beta (B)
Weakest penetration: Alpha (a)
Explanation: The relative penetrating abilities of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. The heavy, highly charged alpha particles are stopped by a piece of paper (or the skin). The lighter, less highly charged beta particles penetrate paper, but are stopped by a 0.5-cm sheet of lead. Because gamma rays have no charge and no mass, they are the most penetrating, but can be stopped by several centimeters of lead.
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Alpha particles are equal to?
Any element that needs to emit it in order to stabilise. And they are not the nuclei of the element, they are made up of two protons and two neutrons, and it is also the most ionising radiation as well.
When you organize by extremes do you go from least to most or most to least?
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What are the components of natural radiation in order from least to most penetrating?
Alpha particles, which consist of two protons and two neutrons; Beta particles, which consist of one electron; Gamma rays, which is the highest frequency of electromagnetic radiation, has no mass, and is not made up of any subatomic particles. Alpha particles con be stopped by a mere piece of paper; Beta particles can pass through paper but can be stopped by aluminum foil; Gamma rays can pass through paper and aluminum foil, and can only be stopped by lead or concrete.
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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.
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