Of the Main Types of Radiation Emitted from Naturally Radioactive

question 49

Multiple Choice

Of the main types of radiation emitted from naturally radioactive isotopes,which of the following is the most penetrating?

• A)alpha
• B)beta (electron)
• C)gamma
• D)beta (positron)

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