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alpha particle radiation

Radioactive nuclei can lose clusters {alpha particle, radiation} with two protons and two neutrons. Paper can stop alpha particles.

beta particle

Radioactive nuclei can lose electron {beta particle}|. Neutron to proton and electron conversion makes beta particles. Aluminum foil can stop beta particles.

gamma particle

Radioactive nuclei can lose high-energy radiation {gamma particle}|. Five meters of concrete can stop gamma particles.

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