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What em radiation frequencies can solid material blocks?
« on: 26/09/2023 20:12:02 »
What em radiation frequencies can solid material blocks:
1) metal.
2) non-metals
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Re: What em radiation frequencies can solid material blocks?
« Reply #1 on: 26/09/2023 20:28:02 »
It depends on the frequency and the material.  For gama radiation the tenth thickness is about 2 inches for lead and 24 inches for water.
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