Using a 2-cm-thick piece of cardboard over a radiation source would be most effective for protecting against which type of radiation?

Answer 1

Alpha i think and maybe beta.

it will be beta because alpha can be stopped with a sheet of paper while beta is stronger but gamma will pierce rite through a 2-cm cardboard

Answer 2

A 2-cm-thick piece of cardboard placed over a radiation source would be most effective in protecting against which type of radiation?

Answer 3

• Alpha radiation can be stopped with just a plain sheet of paper.
• IR, Visible light, and UV can be blocked with just a sheet of paper.

Answer 4

It would be most effective against beta radiation. Beta radiation particles have low penetration ability and can be stopped by a thin layer of material like cardboard.