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Radiation is emitted from the sun to the Earth as short-wavelength radiation. It is also the energy that is released from a nucleus as it breaks-up, when the nuclear force acting on the nucleus is not enough to hold it together.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn humans: radiation poisoning when a sufficiently large dose is had. Or superpowers.
In everything else: Radiation pretty much randomly takes out or energises various parts of atoms creating ions and annihilating electrons (beta+ radiation) and other naughty things.
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∙ 9y agoRadiation pollution is the release of radioactive substances into the environment. Some of its causes are radioactive nuclear waste, coal ash, mining of radioactive ore and medical waste.
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Which type of radiation can cause a suntan?
Ultra-violet radiation causes a suntan.
What can too much radiation cause?
a tornado
Which type of radiation can cause the most damage to the cells in the body?
The strongest type of radiation of course.
Can exposure to radiation from working in nuclear power cause parkinsons disease?
Radiation has been known to cause neurological disorders. Parkinsons disease is therefore a risk of being developed in certain people who are exposed to the radiation. This applies to those who are exposed to the radiation more than others.
Which type of radiation does not cause transmutations?
gamma rays
What can radiation cause?
Radiation can cause sunburn, cancer, genetic mutation.
Can high levels of radiation cause ones liver to fail?
Yes radiation can cause liver failure.
What is the name of the radiation that can increase mutation in humans?
There are a number of types of radiation that can cause mutation in humans.Gamma radiation is probably the one you were thinking of, but ultraviolet radiation can also cause mutation.Pretty much any kind of radiation that causes mutation will almost always cause cancer, as a result.
What is artificial radiation?
Artificial radiations is radiation that is cause by human activities. This radiation adds to the natural radiation that is around.
What would cause mutation?
Radiation is an main cause
Is radiation the cause for agent orange?
No , radiation and Agent Orange have no connection
Why do workers work far from the source of radiation?
Ionizing radiation can cause cancer.
Which type of radiation can cause the most damage to cells in the body?
neutron radiation
What are the dangers of radiation fallout?
Radiation fallout can cause cancer and birth defects.
What is one other cause of mutation apart from UV radiation?
nuclear radiation
What is the effect from a radiation?
the radiation can cause the brain damage so it is really hamful.
Can radiation cause a tumor?
Yes it can.
