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Beta radiation used rather than alpha or gamma radiation in this paper thickness equipment?
beta radiation used in this paper thickness equipment because alpha and gamma are very strong radiation which can not be used for paper thickness equipment such as paper are used by every one and it could cause radiation if other nuclear radiation like alpha and gamma are used.
How can beta radiation be used?
Beta radiation can be used in medicine and in other areas of science to learn more about the structures and processes in living organisms, and also in nuclear medicine to treat some medical conditions.
What is each type of radiation with the correct description?
Alpha, beta and gamma are three types associated with radioactive decay. Alpha particles are essentially helium nuclei. They are massive, somewhat slow moving particles comprised of two protons and two neutrons. Beta particles are high speed electrons ejected from the nucleus of an atom. Gamma rays are a highly energetic form of electromagnetic radiation. Whereas a sheet of paper is thick enough to protect against alpha particles, a sheet of tin sufficient defense against beta rays, a foot or so of lead (or several feet of concrete) are required to protect against gamma rays. Heat, visible light, and radio waves are other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
How is beta used in determining paper thickness?
it penetrates through the paper into a detector that measures how much got through which determines how thick it is. 23
What instrument is used to detect radiation?
A Geiger counter detects the amount of radioactive decay. For example alpha and beta partials.
Beta radiation used rather than alpha or gamma radiation in this paper thickness equipment?
beta radiation used in this paper thickness equipment because alpha and gamma are very strong radiation which can not be used for paper thickness equipment such as paper are used by every one and it could cause radiation if other nuclear radiation like alpha and gamma are used.
How can beta radiation be used?
Beta radiation can be used in medicine and in other areas of science to learn more about the structures and processes in living organisms, and also in nuclear medicine to treat some medical conditions.
Why is beta radiation used to measure beta radiation?
Because its attenuation is proportional to thickness being penetrated
What radiation is used for paper factory rollers?
If you are referring to beta thickness gauging, an isotope emitting beta radiation is used. Sources commonly used include Promethium-147, Strontium-90 and Krypton-85. The source is usually enclosed in a protective cover, but I would keep my distance from it if I were you.
What forms of radiation are used medically?
There are three kinds of radiation useful to medical personnel: alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
How is radiation used in the making of bombs?
The radiation comes from the material used.
What radiation is used when checking cereal packets are filled to correct level?
Beta
What are the uses for promethium?
Applications of promethium: - beta radiation source in instruments used to measure thickness of coatings by retrodiffusion of beta radiations - luminous paints - atomic batteries
Explain why beta radiation can be used in treating skin cancer but not cancer inside the body?
Beta radiation isn't used for cancer inside the body because it doesn't have the penetrative ability of Gamma radiation. Gamma cannot be used for skin cancer because it would kill too many healthy cells.
Why does a kidney scanner use gamma radiation rather than beta or alpha radiation?
since gamma radiation can penetrate more they are used in kidney scanners
What uses does technetium 99 have?
Technetium-99 is used as standard source for beta radiation.
What is each type of radiation with the correct description?
Alpha, beta and gamma are three types associated with radioactive decay. Alpha particles are essentially helium nuclei. They are massive, somewhat slow moving particles comprised of two protons and two neutrons. Beta particles are high speed electrons ejected from the nucleus of an atom. Gamma rays are a highly energetic form of electromagnetic radiation. Whereas a sheet of paper is thick enough to protect against alpha particles, a sheet of tin sufficient defense against beta rays, a foot or so of lead (or several feet of concrete) are required to protect against gamma rays. Heat, visible light, and radio waves are other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
