Give reasons for the following -
Lead is used as a protective shielding for harmful radioactive radiations.

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Lead is a greyish-colored metal.
It is a malleable, ductile, and poor conductor of electricity.
It is a good absorber of radioactive radiation.
Due to which Lead is used as a protective shielding for harmful radioactive radiations.

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