Energy and Its Wonders (May. 2014) | Seite 9

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Beta Radiation has a negative 1 charge

and compared to gamma, its danger isn't that large

It can be stopped by lead or glass

549 millionths of one AMU is their mass

But don't think it's still not dangerous

Because anything with radiation is outrageous

Alpha Radiation's charge is negative 2

and skin or paper will stop it from going through

There are 2 protons and neutrons inside

Though the particle is not very wide

It is a type of radioactive decay

and people come in contact every day