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OverLord2011 [107]
3 years ago
14

Explain how the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation affect the level of hazard at different distances.

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1 answer:
Mumz [18]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Radiation can be absorbed by substances in its path. For example, alpha radiation travels only a few centimetres in air, beta radiation travels tens of centimetres in air, and gamma radiation travels very large distances. ... The thicker the substance, the more the radiation is absorbed

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