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Which type of radiation is the main hazard during radiological procedures?

beta
gamma

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Gamma. Gamma (and x‑rays) are the main external hazard in radiological procedures because they are highly penetrating and can deliver dose to internal organs. Beta particles are less penetrating and primarily pose a skin/eye or contamination/internal‑ingestion hazard; they are stopped by low‑Z materials (plastic, acrylic), whereas gammas require dense shielding (lead/tungsten), distance and time precautions.