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What is the source that the average person receives the largest dose of radiation?
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How will the background radiation a person receives change when they fly in a jet?
At altitude, an individual will enjoy less shielding from radiation by the atmosphere. The person flying is, in general, subject to more radiation that a person on the ground.
Why does the amount of background radiation a person receives vary greatly?
because its radiation and it spreads far and and it is very poisinous and you could die of it
Water is heated in kettle theinside water is heated by convection a person sitting near the fire receives heat by?
Actually, the water inside is heated mainly by conduction. A person nearby is heated by both convection and radiation.
What is the maximum amount of radiation a human body can tolerate?
100 milliSieverts is the smallest radiation dose clearly linked to cancer. 1 Sievert is the smallest radiation dose required to induce radiation sickness. The average person absorbs 250 millirems over a lifetime.
Can beta radiation be stopped by a piece of paper?
Alpha radiation is absorbed by a sheet of paper; beta radiation is absorbed by a person; gamma radiation is absorbed by a stell wall. However, small amounts of gamma radiation can still be absorbed by a person.
How will the background radiation a person receives change when they fly in a jet?
At altitude, an individual will enjoy less shielding from radiation by the atmosphere. The person flying is, in general, subject to more radiation that a person on the ground.
Why does the amount of background radiation a person receives vary greatly?
because its radiation and it spreads far and and it is very poisinous and you could die of it
What is the average age and gender of a person who receives a DUI citation?
The average age of a person who receives a DUI citation is around 30-40 years old, with males being more likely to be cited for DUI compared to females.
How many presents does the average person get?
The average person receives about 18 presents.
How much natural radiation is the average person exposed to in a year?
About 100 millirem.
What is the average amount of information a person receives daily?
the answer will be vary,bacause the answering of that question is gonna be difference from one person to another one...
What is the average annual whole-body radiation exposure for a person living in the US?
Around 105.
What is a devisee?
A devisee is a person who receives a gift of real property by a Will.A devisee is a person who receives a gift of real property by a Will.A devisee is a person who receives a gift of real property by a Will.A devisee is a person who receives a gift of real property by a Will.
How much radiation is an average person in the USA exposed to each year?
According to NCRP Report #93, "Ionizing Radiation Exposure of the Population of the United States" (1987) the average exposure is about 295 mRem of Natural Background Radiation and about 63 mRem from Manmade Radiation (medical + consumer products) . Most (about 67%) of the natural background radiation is from inhaling Radon gas.
Water is heated in kettle theinside water is heated by convection a person sitting near the fire receives heat by?
Actually, the water inside is heated mainly by conduction. A person nearby is heated by both convection and radiation.
A person who receives a good or service is called?
The person who receives goods or services is a consumer.
What is the maximum amount of radiation a human body can tolerate?
100 milliSieverts is the smallest radiation dose clearly linked to cancer. 1 Sievert is the smallest radiation dose required to induce radiation sickness. The average person absorbs 250 millirems over a lifetime.
