Image:Alfa beta gamma radiation.png

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This diagram demonstrates the constitution of different kinds of ionizing radiation and their ability to penetrate matter.

Alpha particles are stopped by a sheet of paper whilst beta particles halt to an aluminium plate. Gamma radiation is dampened when it penetrates matter. Gamma rays can be stopped from 4 meters of lead.

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