radiation Several people are exposed to 1 Gray of radiation. They are only protected by their clothes. The person whose body will suffer the most damage is the one exposed to :

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An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter10: Nuclear Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12FIB

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Alpha particles have low range and cannot penetrate skin as such. They are least damaging, until inhaled or swallowed.

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All radiations are extremely harmful as such, but Gamma rays are most lethal. As they can penetrate the skin easily, due to them being neutral in charge. And they are highly excited form of radiation, which can cause changes in the cells in a body.

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