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What are the reasons why radiation workers are given higher dose exposure limit is it good or bad?
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What is an example of proper units for expressing exposure rate?
Exposure to what, exactly? The most common kind of exposure that is used is exposure to electromagnetic radiation, especially in the higher intensities. One SI unit is the Gray (Gy). 1 Gray is equivalent to 1 Joule of energy absorbed by 1 kg of matter. More useful is the SI unit Sievert (SV), which accounts for type of radiation and all other pertinent factors.
Which has higher energy infrared light or gamma rays?
The energy of gamma radiation is much higher than the energy of infrared radiation. You are emitting infrared radiation, but gamma radiation is very harmful to living tissue.
Does Infra red or yellow light have a higher frequency?
No, infrared radiation (IR) does not have a higher frequency than visible light. Visible light is above IR on the electromagnetic spectrum. It (visible light) has higher frequency and shorter wavelengths than IR radiation does.
Define radiation?
EM radiation higher in frequency than violet visible light but lower in frequency than soft x-rays.
What kind of electromagnetic wave is worse?
The electromagnetic spectrum consists of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. From lowest to highest frequency these are: radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays. Ultraviolet and higher frequencies (X-rays & gamma rays) are capable of ionizing atoms and breaking chemical bonds. This ability to ionize makes exposure to radiation in these ranges more dangerous because ionization can damage cells or DNA leading to cancer. Additionally, the higher the frequency of the wave, the more likely it is to ionize atoms. In other words, the highest frequency wave is the most likely to ionize an atom with which it comes into contact. Therefore the electromagnetic range likely to do the most damage is the gamma ray.
Why radiation workers are higher dose exposure limitsis this good or bad?
Radiation is in fact bad for the human body.
Why radiation workers are given higher dose exposures limits?
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Why did so many of the scientists who studied radiation die early deaths?
Because they were exposed to radiation everyday giving them more exposure and higher risk.
May require thick radiation shielding?
Equipment sent into space like satellites require thick radiation shielding due to a lack of an atmosphere. In space, radiation exposure is considerably higher than on Earth.
What is an example of proper units for expressing exposure rate?
Exposure to what, exactly? The most common kind of exposure that is used is exposure to electromagnetic radiation, especially in the higher intensities. One SI unit is the Gray (Gy). 1 Gray is equivalent to 1 Joule of energy absorbed by 1 kg of matter. More useful is the SI unit Sievert (SV), which accounts for type of radiation and all other pertinent factors.
What are the ill effects of radiation exposure?
High doses of radiation exposure lead to higher chances of having cancer later in life. A dose of 100 rems will cause some initial signs of radiation sickness, such as loss of white blood cells, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Some loss of hair may occur, and nerve cells and those that line the digestive tract will be damaged.
Are creosote fumes toxic?
Yes, creosote fumes are toxic, as well as skin contact with creosote, or ingestion. Asphalt workers; railroad workers; iron, steel, rubber, and tire factory workers; wood preservative industry workers; and coke-producing industry workers are all at higher risk for exposure to creosote fumes.
What side effects can computed tomography scans have?
Radiation exposure from a CT scan is similar to, though higher than, that of a conventional x ray. Although this is a risk to pregnant women, the exposure to other adults is minimal and should produce no effects.
What are the reasons for shifting to a new career?
Some of the reasons for shifting to a new career include the desire for broader knowledge, a higher salary, and a bad boss. Other reasons are hostile co-workers and getting offered for a better job.
What can radiation exposure do?
You have seen sunburns, right? Well, that is light radiation that is considered normal, now imagine if it is two or three times worse. Ten times, 100 times, or even a thousand times as with the Japanese water that I recently saw on the news. Literally, they are cooking from the inside out
What are the effects of nuclear radiation on living things in the environment?
It depends on how much radiation a living thing or human is exposed to... In controlled radiation, such as X-Rays, little harm is done if exposure is short, controlled, and limited in time and number of incidents in a given period of time. However, pregnant women should not have X-Rays because the radiation will affect the fetus because fetal cells are rapidly dividing and a fetus cannot tolerate exposure at an adult's tolerance. The higher the exposure, the more that human or animal cells will mutate. Both can cause cells to hyper-divide, resulting in cancer. Lethal levels of radiation causes blindness, skin burns, cell mutation, and rapid death. Direct exposure to nuclear blast can incinerate all living things. Plant life will 'burn' or incinerate.
Why airplane pilots wear film badges?
The film badges (radiation dosimeters) indicate if a pilot has been exposed to higher levels of ionizing radiation, as from cosmic rays at high altitudes, or from other sources. Limiting the periodic exposure prevents unsafe effects on the flight personnel. Most US pilots now use a different device, a thermoluminescent detector or TLD. So for short: Because they work at high altitudes, pilots are exposed to high levels of background radiation from cosmic rays. To monitor their radiation exposure, pilots wear film badges.
