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Nuclear Radiation

Question 1 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Which radiation has the same ability to transfer energy to the body as an electron?

Answer
A
a neutron
B
a proton
C
an alpha particle
D
a photon

Explanation

Electrons and photons are both low-LET radiation, meaning they transfer energy to tissue in relatively small amounts along their paths. Neutrons, protons, and alpha particles generally transfer energy more densely, so the photon has the most similar energy-transfer ability to an electron.

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