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Because of their large mass and charge, alpha rays are the least penetrating and least dangerous.
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Because of their large mass and charge, alpha rays are the least penetrating and least dangerous.

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This is true.
Beta and Gamma radiation are the most dangerous because they can penetrate the skin, and damage the cells inside.

Alpha is the least dangerous.
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