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Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating ability? A: alpha B: beta C: gamma D: nuclear
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Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating ability?

A: alpha
B: beta
C: gamma
D: nuclear

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It's either c or d but I'd say gamma
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C. Gamma has the highest penetration ability. Its Gamma rays can penetrate through several centimeters of lead and still be detected on the other side.

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