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Which of the following materials would make a better shield from radiation? i)  Iron (density = 7.87 g/cm3) ii)  Titanium (density = 4.50 g/cm3) iii)  Tungsten (density = 19.36 g/cm3)

Which of the following materials would make a better shield from radiation? i)  Iron (density = 7.87 g/cm3) ii)  Titanium (density = 4.50 g/cm3) iii)  Tungsten (density = 19.36 g/cm3)

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Which of the following materials would make a better shield from radiation?

i)  Iron (density = 7.87 g/cm3)

ii)  Titanium (density = 4.50 g/cm3)

iii)  Tungsten (density = 19.36 g/cm3)

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