NUCLEAR 101 Topic 3 - Ionizing Radiation and Matter What happens when ionizing radiation interacts with matter? Today you will learn about what an alpha particle, a beta particle, an x-ray, a gamma ray or a neutron can do with matter, what are the best shielding materials for each kind of radiation, and other safety protocols and practices here at NUCLEAR 101! #nuclearPH #dostPNRI #ScienceForThePeople ------------------------ Ready to learn more about nuclear science and technology? Welcome to N

Alpha, beta, and gamma radiations are examples of ionizing radiations. They can remove electrons from other atoms. In the order of most ionizing to least ionizing... alpha > beta > gamma #physics | vt.physics