Answer 5_1_2

 Complete the table that describes the properties of the three common radiations

Radiation

Particle

Range in air

Stopped by

Alpha

Helium nucleus (P)

Few mm (P)

Paper (P)

Beta

High speed electron (P)

Few cm (P)

Aluminium sheet (P)

Gamma

Energetic photon

(P)

Infinite (P)

Several cm lead (P)

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