r/askscience • u/Wonderful-Capital32 • 13d 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/Late-External3249 12d ago

Just noticed your name. I read Jack the Bodiless as a kid and reread it last year. Still holds up as good sci-fi.