The three main types of nuclear radiation are:

Question

Question: The three main types of nuclear radiation are

Options:

1.  Microwave, x-ray, gamma
2.  Alpha, gamma, neutron
3.  Beta, gamma, neutron
4.  Alpha, beta, gamma

Answer 1

4. Alpha, beta, gamma

The three main types of nuclear radiation are Alpha, Beta, & Gamma.

---

More information:

Nuclear radiation refers to the particles and photons emitted during a reaction involving the nucleus of an atom.

The particles released by a nuclear reaction are powerful enough to remove electrons from atoms and molecules and ionize 'em.

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths of all electromagnetic radiation and having a greatest penetration power. Gamma rays can pass completely into the human body. As they pass, they can ionize causing damage in tissues and DNA.