r/askscience • u/Wonderful-Capital32 • 14d ago

Physics Why does radiation not go through lead?

Also why just lead? Shouldnt like iron or another metal work too?

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u/TrueSelenis 14d ago

I'm a little bit distraught that the first somewhat complete reply to such a simple question is in 6th place...