a target is shielded from a radioactive sample by a sheet of metal. what kind of radiation can pass through…

a target is shielded from a radioactive sample by a sheet of metal. what kind of radiation can pass through the sheet of metal and hit the target? gamma rays only gamma rays and beta particles beta particles only beta particles and alpha particles

a target is shielded from a radioactive sample by a sheet of metal. what kind of radiation can pass through the sheet of metal and hit the target? gamma rays only gamma rays and beta particles beta particles only beta particles and alpha particles

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Alpha particles are easily stopped by a sheet of paper or thin metal due to their large mass and charge. Beta particles can be stopped by a few millimeters of aluminum or a thin metal sheet. Gamma rays are highly - penetrating electromagnetic radiation and can pass through a sheet of metal.

Answer:

A. gamma rays only