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A target is shielded from a radioactive sample by a sheet of metal. What kind of radiation can pass through the sheet of metal and hit the target?

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gamma rays I believe.

The correct answer is:

gamma rays

Explanation:

A gamma ray or gamma radiation, is penetrating electromagnetic emission arising from the radioactive disintegration of atomic nuclei. It consists of photons in the raised observed range of photon strength.

Gamma radiation is the most piercing. Even small levels can penetrate air, paper or thin metal. Higher levels can only be suspended by many centimeters of lead or many meters of concrete.

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