Question

Name the most penetrating nuclear radiation. Mention its harmful effects on human beings.

Answer 1

Step 1: Most penetrating nuclear radiation:

The most common nuclear radiations are Alpha particles ($\alpha$), Beta particles ($\beta$), Gamma rays ($\gamma$), X-rays, and high-energy neutrons.

Step 2: The harmful effects on human beings:

Out of these nuclear radiations, Alpha particles are the least penetrating. Gamma-rays are highly penetrating and are very harmful to human beings. These high-energy radiations can destroy tissues, cells, and blood corpuscles, and cause genetic disorders in human beings.