Which of the following types of radiation might be best for medical imaging?
A)Gamma radiation would be best because it penetrates the best.
B)Alpha radiation would be best because it penetrates the least and therefore does the least damage.
C)Beta radiation would be best because it can be measured electrically.
D)Only X-rays are used for medical imaging.
E)none of the above

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Gamma radiation has high energy and can penetrate the body, allowing for imaging of internal structures. It is commonly used in medical imaging techniques such as PET scans and gamma camera imaging.

Which of the Following Types of Radiation Might Be Best