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Sunblock is made to block Ultraviolet radiation. Nuclear radiation, or Gamma radiation, is much more energetic and will easily penetrate zinc oxide sunblock, walls, and most everything else except several feet of concrete or a few inches of lead. In addition to Gamma radiation, nuclear reactions also give off less energetic particles called Alpha and Beta particles which can be inhaled and cause damage, which is why the Japanese are wearing wet wipes inside their face masks.
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Does sunblock help against radiation?
Sunblock is made to block Ultraviolet radiation. Nuclear radiation, or Gamma radiation, is much more energetic and will easily penetrate zinc oxide sunblock, walls, and most everything else except several feet of concrete or a few inches of lead. In addition to Gamma radiation, nuclear reactions also give off less energetic particles called Alpha and Beta particles which can be inhaled and cause damage, which is why the Japanese are wearing wet wipes inside their face masks.
What are the pros of nuclear radiation?
Nuclear radiation can help kill cancer cells and is used in preservation of food and medical diagnosis. It is also used in pain relief in many hospitals.
What effects from nuclear radiation on human tissue?
Your best option is to seek out information about "Acute Radiation Sickness". This should help you understand this better.
What are the pros of radiation?
Nuclear radiation can help kill cancer cells and is used in preservation of food and medical diagnosis. It is also used in pain relief in many hospitals.
Did the atomic bomb and nuclear use to help us or for harm?
atomic bomb caused harm while the nuclear energy can be both harmful(radiation) and harmless(for electricity).
Why do you have most of your hair on your head?
to protect you from the radiation of the sun and to help insulate you against heat loss
What is the best way to ensure one does not get sunburned?
The best way to avoid sunburn is to remain indoors. Beyond that a high SPF rated sunblock can help. However a sunblock combined with clothing to cover exposed areas, and a wide brimmed hat to provid will help. Sunblock must be reapplied every hour, or according to package directions.
How does the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty help to ensure collective security?
There is a number of countries that signed the treaty but nobody knows how safe we are against nuclear weapons.
What are the symptoms of nuclear testing?
Sorry- your question is unclear. Are you asking about medical testing performed using nuclear materials, symptoms of radiation exposure, or the testing of nuclear weapons? Please reword your question so we know which direction to head in, and we'll try to help.
What are major drawbacks to the use of nuclear power?
one of the main drawbacks is that it is an eyesore. It standsd out and produces radiation. Hope this helps with your research. i'M SORRY IF IT WAS NO HELP
How do you protect yourself from gamma radiation?
Protecting yourself from radiation completely depends on what type of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma, x-rays, infra-red, ultra-violet, etc). If you are out on the beach then to protect yourself from the UV radiation, wear clothes or put on sunblock. Unfortunately this will not help in a nuclear meltdown. Unless you live within 100miles of the nuclear plant then there is minimal risk from any radiation. There might be a 5-10% increase in background radiation, so nothing significant to worry about. If you are right next to the nuclear plant while it is burning up and releasing radioactive material then get at least few hundred meters away to minimise the exposure viagamma radiation. There may still be a plume of radioactive gases in the air which can irradiate you directly so go downwind. Then the main risk is from airborne radioactive dust which will be invisible and can be breathed in. It can also deposit on the ground and all over you, so no sucking your thumb, and make sure you wash your hands before you eat. If you were to continue to live in the immediate vicinity then food grown in the area would have enhanced radiation and could be deposited in your body. Basically don't go near it. I'm guessing you are from america as most Japanese will be asleep by now, so you have nothing to worry about. Especially as these plants have not, and will not meltdown.
How is Nuclear Magnetic Resonance used in the medical field?
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is often used in the Radiology modality of MRI, which stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is an alternative to radiation producing techniques such as the traditional Anode/Cathode X-ray tube. NMR is used to help to visualize patient anatomy and pathology without delivering the harmful effects of ionizing radiation used in other modalities.
