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Which type of nuclear radiation is the most penetrating and can pass through several layers of concrete shielding?

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gamma radiation because it can pass through several centimeters of lead also
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Gamma Rays

Step-by-step explanation:

Gamma rays are the highest penetrating power. It is emitted from the nucleus of a radioactive atom during radioactive decaying. They are capable of travelling many yards in air. Gamma rays can easily penetrate a human body. Shielding this very high penetrating type of ionizing radiation requires a thick dense material such as several inches of concrete or lead.

Thus, gamma rays is the most penetrating and can pass through several layers of concrete shielding.

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