Which of the following types of radiation might be best for medical imaging?

A. Gamma radiation would be best because it penetrates the best.
B. Only X-rays are used for medical imaging.
C. Alpha radiation would be best because it penetrates the least and therefore does the least damage.
D. Beta radiation would be best because it can be measured electrically.
E. none of the above


Answer: A

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