A student performed additional tests, evaluating the effect of shielding materials on a smoke alarm and cream of tartar. Based on your data and the following information, select the minimum level of shielding for each type of radiation. Shielding needed for alpha radiationShielding needed for beta radiationShielding needed for gamma radiation Counts per minute from sources behind different shieldsSmoke alarmCream of tartarNo Shield3334Раper1833Lead1717Aluminum1819

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A student performed additional tests, evaluating the effect of shielding materials on a smoke alarm and cream of tartar. Based on your data and the following information, select the minimum level of shielding for each type of radiation.

Shielding needed for alpha radiation
Shielding needed for beta radiation
Shielding needed for gamma radiation

Counts per minute from sources behind different shields
Smoke alarm
Cream of tartar
No Shield
33
34
Раper
18
33
Lead
17
17
Aluminum
18
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