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What does fluorescent material do when exposed to ultraviolet radiation?
it absorbs the ultraviolet radiation and gives out visible light
Radiation that individuals are exposed to on a continuing basis which is considered non life threatening is also known as this kind of radiation?
Background radiation.
Can exposure to radiation from working in nuclear power cause parkinsons disease?
Radiation has been known to cause neurological disorders. Parkinsons disease is therefore a risk of being developed in certain people who are exposed to the radiation. This applies to those who are exposed to the radiation more than others.
The glow emitted by a substance exposed to external radiation is?
The glow emitted by a substance exposed to external radiation is called fluorescence (Penn Foster page 64 of the Light Study Guide.
How may you be exposed to Ionizing radiation?
Common sources of ionizing radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, ultra-violet light, X-rays and gamma rays. Everybody is exposed to small amounts of these radiations every day just from general background radiation or from sunlight.
When do you encounter radiation energy?
Whenever your exposed to radiation...
A person exposed to radiation has no chance of survival. true or false?
False. We are often exposed to low dose radiation.
Is a type of chemical when exposed to radiation emits visible light?
is a type of chemical when exposed to radiation emits visible light.
Is radiation pneumonitis able to be passed to others?
Radiation pneumonitis is in relation to being exposed to radiation, therefore the only way another person could get this inflammation of the lungs is by having their person exposed to radiation as well.
Why do people exposed to radiation regularly need to wear radiation badges?
The radiation badges tell you how much radiation you have been exposed to so you know when you have been exposed to enough (before it becomes dangerous) and you can stop work in that area until you are able to be exposed to radiation again. They sometimes wear lead aprons to protect themselves from radiation. I think this is right but you had better check again somewhere else because it might not be right.
What is the environmental and health effect of radiation?
being exposed to radiation could cause cancer.
What harm can radiation cause us?
That depends on type of radiation, dosage, and area exposed.
What is the source of the radiation you are exposed to on a flight?
Cosmic rays
How do radiation burns occur?
If you are exposed to it too long.
What is the layer of the atmosphere exposed to the suns radiation?
The Thermosphere
What happens if a magnet is exposed to radiation?
Usually nothing.
What does fluorescent material do when exposed to ultraviolet radiation?
it absorbs the ultraviolet radiation and gives out visible light
