For the following radiation characterization, choose the correct type of radiation from the response list: is stopped by 1-cm thick aluminum.

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Beta particles can be stopped by materials such as 1-cm thick aluminum, while alpha particles are stopped by even less dense materials, such as paper or skin. Gamma radiation, however, requires much denser materials like lead or several centimeters of concrete to be stopped.

For the Following Radiation Characterization, Choose the Correct Type of Radiation