Does the amount of radiation (cpm) change when shielding made from different material is used?
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The type of shielding used to block various kinds of radiation makes a huge difference depending on the type of radiation present. There are three basic types of radiation: alpha, beta, and gamma. Alpha radiation produces alpha...
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