Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Gamma rays have the lowest ionizing power of any radioactivity.
• B) Alpha radiation has the highest penetrating power of any radioactivity.
• C) Beta emitters will do more damage than alpha emitters within the body.
• D) Beta radiation has the highest ionizing power of any radioactivity.
• E) None of the above are true.

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