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QuizMultiple Choice

Types of Radioactive Decay

Question 3 • 2026-2027_MDCPS_2003345_Chemistry_1_B-CR

Consider the table below that summarizes the types of materials that can block the 3 different types of radiation.Material123LeadStoppedStoppedStoppedClothNot stoppedStoppedStoppedAluminum foilNot stoppedStoppedStoppedWoodNot stoppedStoppedStoppedPaperNot stopped StoppedNot stoppedThick concreteStoppedStoppedStoppedBased on the table, at which numbered spot in the table does each type of radiation belong?

Answer
A
1 = beta; 2 = alpha, 3 = gamma
B
1 = alpha; 2 = beta, 3 = gamma
C
1 = beta; 2 = gamma, 3 = alpha
D
1 = gamma; 2 = alpha, 3 = beta
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