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2 neutrons and 2 protons |
Alpha radiation |
Helium particle |
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Penetration in air, a long distance |
Gamma rays |
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Penetration in air, a few metres |
Beta radiation |
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Absorbed by a thin sheet of paper |
Alpha radiation |
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Absorbed by 5mm+ of lead |
Beta particles |
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Absorbed by several metres of concrete/thick sample of lead |
Gamma radiation |
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Strongly ionising |
Alpha radiation |
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Moderatly ionising |
Beta particles |
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Weak ionising |
Gamma radiation |
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Cannot leave body/vessel |
Alpha radiation |
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