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Type of Radiation
Definitions
Properties
Particulate
Include high energy
electrons, protons, and
neutrons that produce
ionization in matter by
direct atomic collisions
Alpha particles: two
protons and two
neutrons, equivalent to a
helium nucleus.
Beta: identical to
electrons except origin
Electromagnetic
produce ionization in matter by
other types of interactions.
Originate