The three types of nuclear radiation are
A) protons, electrons, neutrons.
B) electrical, strong nuclear, weak nuclear.
C) radiation, convection, conduction.
D) gamma, beta, alpha.

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Gamma rays, beta particles, and alpha particles are the three types of nuclear radiation. Gamma rays are high-energy photons, beta particles are high-speed electrons or positrons, and alpha particles are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons.

The Three Types of Nuclear Radiation Are