Q11. Explain in details why lead is usually used for shielding gamma or x-ray photons? (Points 10)
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High atomic number: Lead has a high atomic number (82), which means it has a large number of protons in its nucleus. This high atomic number allows lead to effectively interact with gamma or x-ray photons. Show more…
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