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The effects differs that what it is effecting if we talk about humans than
in general, alpha radiation is of small risk to humans. Compared to its cousins, beta and gamma particles, alpha radiation has an extremely low penetration depth and is often completely blocked by the outer layers of skin or even the surrounding air. Although external exposure poses little to no risk to humans, internal exposure, such as through inhalation or ingestion, can prove to be extremely damaging to the body.
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cancer
kidney damage
radiation poisoning
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What are the negative effects of alpha radiation?
the negative effects of alpha radiation in general, alpha is of small risk to humans. compared to it's cousin's, beta and gamma.
How is alpha radiation detected?
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
What type of radiation is easiest to shield?
Alpha radiation
Which radiation is the most easily absorbed?
alpha radiation :)
What is the weakest type of radiation?
Gamma radiation is the strongest, followed by beta, followed by alpha. So, in answer to your question; alpha is the weakest type of radiation :)
What are the negative effects of alpha radiation?
the negative effects of alpha radiation in general, alpha is of small risk to humans. compared to it's cousin's, beta and gamma.
What are the effects of alpha radiation?
you get see through vision but for only 20 minutes
Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Alpha is it ionizing?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
How is alpha radiation detected?
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
What are the names of 2 types of ionising radiation?
Alpha and Beta Radiation are types of ionizing radiation. They are both charged particles though Alpha is heavier than the particle Beta.
What does alpha alpha radiation do?
It can be used for smoke detectors
What type of radiation is the least ionizing?
Alpha radiation.
What type of radiation is easiest to shield?
Alpha radiation
What type of radiation is in smoke alarm?
alpha radiation
