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For Gamma radiation, what stops its penetrating abilities?

A. Lead

B. Steal

C. Concrete

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

It is a result of unstable atoms that are trying to stabilize. The excess energy is released as gamma particles. However, lead, steel and concrete reduce the energy of these particles and hence stop their penetrating abilities.

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