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CGP GCSE Physics > You Can Identify the Type by its Penetrating Power > Flashcards

You Can Identify the Type by its Penetrating Power Flashcards

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What are alpha particles blocked by?

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Paper, skin or a few cm of air

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What are beta particles blocked by?

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Thin metal

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What are gamma rays blocked by?

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Thick lead or very thick concrete

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