Question 1
List the different types of nuclear radiation (alpha, beta, gamma) in order of increasing penetrating power.
◦ alpha < beta < gamma
◦ beta < alpha < gamma
◦ gamma < alpha < beta
◦ gamma < beta < alpha
◦ alpha < gamma < beta
Question 2
List the given types of nuclear radiation (cosmic rays, medical and dental X rays, and nuclear waste) in order of how much each contributes to the average yearly dose of nuclear radiation for AmericAns:
◦ cosmic rays < medical and dental X rays < nuclear waste
◦ medical and dental X rays < cosmic rays < nuclear waste
◦ nuclear waste < cosmic rays < medical and dental X rays
◦ cosmic rays < nuclear waste < medical and dental X rays
◦ medical and dental X rays < nuclear waste < cosmic rays