Radioactive nuclei can lose clusters {alpha particle, radiation} with two protons and two neutrons. Paper can stop alpha particles.
Radioactive nuclei can lose electron {beta particle}|. Neutron to proton and electron conversion makes beta particles. Aluminum foil can stop beta particles.
Radioactive nuclei can lose high-energy radiation {gamma particle}|. Five meters of concrete can stop gamma particles.
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