What type of protection would effectively protect against alpha particles? A. Air molecules B. Human skin C. pH meter D. Uranium

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Amit Thakkar · Answer 1 · 2018-10-27T10:15:29+0000

Alpha particles can only travel a few inches and beta particles around 10 feet. ... However, living tissue inside the body offers no protection against inhaled or ingested alpha ... Thick, dense shielding is necessary to protect against gamma rays. so your answer would difinetly be uranium

What type of protection would effectively protect against alpha particles? A. Air molecules B. Human skin C. pH meter D. Uranium

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