Asked by wholemelt

What is the most penetrating kind of radiation product that can be shielded with aluminum foil?
alpha particles
beta particles
gamma rays
high-energy photons

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Beta particles.

Explanation: alpha particles are stopped by paper/skin; beta particles are more penetrating but can be stopped by thin metal (e.g., aluminum foil); gamma rays and high‑energy photons require dense shielding (lead, concrete).