Which of the Following Statement Concerning the Penetrating Power into Matter

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement concerning the penetrating power into matter of various types of radiation is correct?

• A) Alpha and beta particles penetrate to the same degree as gamma radiation.
• B) Beta particles penetrate deepter than gamma radiation.
• C) Beta particles and gamma radiation penetrate equally.
• D) Gamma radiation penetrates deeper than both alpha and beta particles.

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Definitions:

Aponeurosis

A fibrous sheet or flat, expanded tendon that attaches muscles to the parts they move.

Perimysium

The connective tissue sheath that groups muscle fibers into bundles or fascicles within a muscle.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that flexes the knee and aids in the plantar flexion of the foot.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle of the upper arm that functions to flex the elbow and rotate the forearm, comprised of two heads.