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217. Which type of radiation is the easiest to stop?  
A. energetic neutrons Alpha particles can be stopped by a few inches of air.
Beta particles can be stopped by a few sheets of metal foil.
Energetic neutrons and gamma rays require substantial masses such as six feet of dirt.

Of importance, the easiest stopped does the most damage if it gets to your cells and vice versus the hardest to stop does the least damage because most of it passes through you.

The Correct Answer is B.

B. alpha particles
C. beta particles
D. gamma rays