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Arrange radioactive radiations in the increasing order of their penetrating power.

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The penetrating power of alpha rays, beta rays, and gamma rays varies greatly. Alpha particles can be blocked by a few pieces of paper. Beta particles pass through a paper but are stopped by aluminum foil. Gamma rays are most difficult to stop and require concrete, lead or other heavy shielding to block them.

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