Alpha, Beta, Gamma Radiation Flashcards by luke zamoras

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Alpha

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Range - about 5cm

Absorpion - a thin sheet of paper

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Beta

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Range - about 1m

Absorpion - 5mm thick aluminium

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Gamma

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Range - unlimited

Absorpion - thick sheet of lead or 1meter of concrete

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