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Which type of radiation do people try to protect themselves from by wearing protective clothing that is made of aluminum?
alpha radiation
beta radiation
gamma radiation
photon radiation

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Beta radiation

Explanation: Aluminum (or plastic) is commonly used to shield beta particles (high-energy electrons). Alpha particles are stopped by skin/paper, while gamma/photons require much denser shielding (lead, concrete).