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Externally, gamma radiation is dangerous because it can penetrate the body. Alpha is most dangerous if ingested.

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Any type of radiation can be harmful if strong enough. However, shorter wavelength radiation (uv, x-ray, cosmic) are more harmful- even at lower strengths.

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Beta Particles because they have the largest mass and can penetrate many objects.

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gamma is the most dangerous electromagnetic radiation because it has the most energy.

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In general, the higher the energy per photon, the more dangerous it is - that makes gamma rays the most dangerous electromagnetic radiation, followed by x-rays.

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Gamma rays are the most dangerous

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Gamma radiation.

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Gamma

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gamma rays

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uv rays

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