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Modes of Radioactive Decay

Penetration of the modes of decay

Penetration of the modes of decay

Alpha particles can be completely stopped by a sheet of paper. Beta particles can be stopped by aluminum shielding. Gamma rays can only be reduced by much more substantial mass, such as a very thick layer of lead.

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