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[–] [email protected] 101 points 6 months ago (2 children)

As we all know Alphas can be stopped by just a sheet of paper: A restraining order.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 6 months ago

I am a neutron male, and I am going to bring an end to this universe

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

And if that doesnt work, lead

[–] [email protected] 40 points 6 months ago

MFers be like “I’m an alpha male,”

Okay bro, tell me more about how you’re a glitchy, unenjoyable mess with no content nor character.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 6 months ago

Jimmy Neutron got game.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Because neutrons are uncharged, they are more penetrating than alpha radiation or beta radiation. In some cases they are more penetrating than gamma radiation, which is impeded in materials of high atomic number.

I did not know that neutrons could penetrate farther than gamma rays by their virtue of being neutral. Also never heard gamma rays be called y-rays. Wonder what the z-rays will be if we ever name any.

[–] [email protected] 57 points 6 months ago

γ is the Greek letter gamma. Those are γ-rays, not y-rays.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 6 months ago

The "y" you're seeing on the table is actually γ, or lower-case gamma!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Did not know about the neutrons either as well as gamma rays having the same penetration as x-rays. Was always taught gamma radiation is insta toast no matter what kind of protection.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago

Neutrino male

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

Gives a whole new meaning to "doing the neutron dance "!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

What about the Neutrinos? They are literally penetrating all humans billions of times right now. The amount that go through your butt right now without consent is staggering.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

We all know the tru e alphas are the bottoms ~(-_-)~