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What are 5 different types of radiation and which are the most dangerous?
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Alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, neutron.
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Which type of radiation is most dangerous if it's inhaled or swallowed?
alpha radiation
What form of radiation is the most penatrating?
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What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?
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What radiation is the hardest to shield?
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What are the 2 names of radiation?
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What types of radiation should you be worried about?
The most dangerous type of radiation is Nuclear radiation which is the one that should be most worried about.
Which type of radiation is most dangerous if it's inhaled or swallowed?
alpha radiation
What are the three types of radiation emitted from plutonium?
Isotopes of plutonium emit different types of radiation. For the most common isotope, plutonium-239: alpha particles and neutrons from spontaneous fission.
What radiation is most dangerous outside the body?
the most dangerous radiation outside your body mostly consists of human disposal waste which smells. Arkenales and gamma are the most dangerous, and have a high percentage of harmful toxins.
What type of radiation is probably the most dangerous to humans?
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What is the most dangerous type of radiation to humans?
gamma rays
Is fukushimas radiation dangerous for the people of California?
Other than Japan most countries haven't been majorly affected by radiation at dangerous levels.
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For what purpose are most telescope designed?
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What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?
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