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Which type of radiation has high Linear Energy Transfer (LET) and hence the potential for more radiation related tissue damage?

Asked by Mupparapu, Last updated: Apr 11, 2024

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Dec 12, 2016

Alpha rays

Alpha rays are particulate radiation, travel slowly and has more LET. This will lead to more radiation damage to the cells
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