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Types of radioactivity
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GPT 3.5
There are three main types of radioactivity:
1. Alpha decay: In alpha decay, a radioactive atom emits an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. This type of radiation is relatively low-energy and is stopped by a piece of paper or clothing.
2. Beta decay: In beta decay, a radioactive atom emits a beta particle, which is either an electron or a positron. Beta radiation is more penetrating than alpha radiation and can be stopped by a thin sheet of aluminum or plastic.
3. Gamma decay: In gamma decay, a radioactive atom emits a gamma ray, which is a high-energy form of electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays are highly penetrating and can only be stopped by thick layers of lead or concrete.
1. Alpha decay: In alpha decay, a radioactive atom emits an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. This type of radiation is relatively low-energy and is stopped by a piece of paper or clothing.
2. Beta decay: In beta decay, a radioactive atom emits a beta particle, which is either an electron or a positron. Beta radiation is more penetrating than alpha radiation and can be stopped by a thin sheet of aluminum or plastic.
3. Gamma decay: In gamma decay, a radioactive atom emits a gamma ray, which is a high-energy form of electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays are highly penetrating and can only be stopped by thick layers of lead or concrete.