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Which correctly lists the 3 types of

radiation from least damaging to most

damaging?

alpha < beta < gamma

alpha < gamma < beta

gamma < beta < alpha

beta < gamma < alpha

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Answer:

alpha < beta < gamma.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic waves is a propagating medium used in all communications device to transmit data (messages) from the device of the sender to the device of the receiver.

An electromagnetic spectrum refers to a range of frequency and wavelength that an electromagnetic wave is distributed or extends. The electromagnetic spectrum comprises of gamma rays, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, radio waves, and infrared radiation.

Generally, all radioactive elements are capable of emitting radiation. The three (3) types of nuclear radiation from least damaging to most damaging are; alpha, beta and gamma.

This ultimately implies that, alpha particles have the least damaging (penetrative) ability followed by beta particles and lastly, gamma rays.

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