Explain the following with proper reasoning.
Radioactive materials are shielded by lead blocks.

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Lead is a soft, malleable, and corrosion-resistant material. The high density of lead makes it a useful shield against X-ray and gamma-ray radiation.
Lead is highly effective in providing protection from sources of radiation. Because of this, it is the standard used in the design of radiation protection systems.

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