Paper vs. Alpha Particles: SpongeBob's Nuclear Confusion

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Paper vs. Alpha Particles: SpongeBob's Nuclear Confusion

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Remember the classic "paper blocks alpha radiation" fact from science class? SpongeBob sure doesn't! The poor yellow fella is completely baffled by this basic nuclear physics principle.

Alpha particles (helium nuclei expelled during radioactive decay) are CHUNKY BOIS with two protons and two neutrons. Despite their scary radioactive reputation, they're actually stopped by something as flimsy as paper! Meanwhile, beta particles need aluminum to block them, and gamma rays require lead or concrete.

But SpongeBob? He's over here doing the "gold foil experiment" instead—you know, the one where Rutherford discovered the atomic nucleus by shooting alpha particles at gold foil. SpongeBob's version involves... setting things on fire? 🔥 Nuclear physics isn't exactly his strong suit!

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