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Nuclear radiation harms us by mutating cells so they don't actually do anything, but still reproduce. This is what cancer is. The cells reproduce and form a big lump of totally useless tissue.
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What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?
Nuclear weapons emit nuclear radiation, with gamma radiation being the most common and dangerous.
Is radiation good for nuclear energy?
Radiation is a consequence of nuclear energy. In fact, without the radiation of a large neutron flux, nuclear energy would not exist.
Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?
Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.
What are 3 main types of nuclear radiation?
1) Nuclear 2)Radiation 3)Your welcome
Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?
yes there is extreme amounts of gamma radiation in in nuclear bombs
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).
What harm does nuclear power plant give the environment when it transforms into energy?
For one, Nuclear power can harm aquatic life, harm humans with enough radiation, destroy drinking water, and harm the air.
Why does light not harm us but exposing UV radiation does harm us?
that depends on the frequency of the rays of light.
What harm can radiation cause us?
That depends on type of radiation, dosage, and area exposed.
How does UV radiation harm us and how can you protect ourselevs?
The UV radiation can harm us by causing eye cataract. You can protect yourself by planting more tress to avoid UV's.
What are the signs of nuclear radiation?
There are no immediate signed of nuclear radiation.
What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?
Nuclear weapons emit nuclear radiation, with gamma radiation being the most common and dangerous.
What does Yucca Mountain have to do with nuclear radiation?
people are planning to store nuclear radiation there.
How do a nuclear reactor's layers protect us from radiation?
Do not understand use of the word 'layer'
Why do nuclear bombs kill us?
Heat from impact, and radiation poisioning and radioactive contamination.
Did US Government raise safe radiation levels right after Japan Nuclear disaster?
no
How radiation affected by surface temperature?
Nuclear radiation is not affected at all, but radiation by Electromagnetic Radiation is. This is a straight Physics topic, not Nuclear Energy.
