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Which of the following particles of matter could be stopped by a thin piece of aluminum foil?

alpha particles

beta particles

alpha particles and beta particles

alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays

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User Pritsag
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Beta particles can be stopped by a thin sheet of aluminum foil.
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User Azzlack
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I am leaning towards C.
Alpha particles do not penetrate clothing
Beta particles only damages skin.
Gamma can go through the body

I know that aluminum foil is tougher than skin so that is why I say C
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User Arne Klein
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