Chemistry, asked by arya687, 11 months ago

Why is a radioactive substance kept in a lead box with a narrow opening

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Answered by Sonalibendre

When beta particles slow down and stop in plastic or other low Z substances they generate far less X-rays than they do if placed inside a high Z (such as lead) container.

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