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Alpha particles |
+ charged particles do not penetrate very far. Can be stopped by sheet of paper |
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Beta particles |
Fast + charged particles capable of penetrating skin, more hazardous ingested or inhaled. Reduced or stopped by layer of clothing or few mm of substance like aluminum |
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Gamma Rays |
High energy photons. Very penetrating Require several feet of concrete or few inches lead to stop rays |
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X rays |
Largest man made radiation exposure. Less penetrating than Gamma rays Stopped with few millimeters of lead |
