What sort of protection should be used when working with gamma emitters?
A) a lead shield
B) heavy clothing
C) a sheet of aluminum
D) a very thick slab of concrete
E) None is needed at all because they are not very penetrating.

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Lead is effective at shielding gamma radiation due to its high density, which helps absorb and block the penetrating gamma rays.

What Sort of Protection Should Be Used When Working with Gamma