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A sheet of paper or the surface of your skin.
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Which of these masses is the largest alpha particle antineutrino gamma radiation beta particle?
Alpha Particle
Does radiation transfer energy by moving neutrinos?
Neutrinos are one form of radiation, but not a very efficient one for transferring energy since they readily penetrate most forms of matter. Other forms of radiation such as alpha, beta, gamma, and even neutrons are more effective at energy transfer.
How do you delete stuff on Minecraft?
what do you mean by delete..... delete a world? a block? a file? a mod? and what verson? alpha, beta, minecraft 1.0? and what system? x-box, computer, or pocket? if you can make this question more clear then i will answer it.
What was Dr Martin Luther King Jr's line name in alpha phi alpha?
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Is there radiation in space?
Yes, a ton of it. Radiation isn't necessarily a ton of plutonium floating around emitting radiation and it's not a cloud of green gas hovering around the moon. It's most common form is a gamma ray, which is a very high energy photon (a light particle.) Gamma radiation, X-ray radiation, and microwave radiation are all light waves that are invisible to the eye, but strong enough to cause damage to cells. The source of this radiation could be stars or other large-scale chemical and nuclear reactions (Quasars, Pulsars, Black Holes, etc.) In fact, the heat of the sun could be considered radiation! It mostly stems from infrared light waves! The sun also emits neutrons to some degree. The majority of this radiation gets reflected by Earth's magnetic field, and a lot of it can be absorbed/reflected by a ship's shield (aka the Space Shuttle's outer paint and hull materials.) Other sources of radiation could be in fact radioactive materials left over from these reactions or items activated (made radioactive) by interactions from outside radiation. Typically, the radioactive materials encountered in space would be in the form of ionized molecules. If they are unstable (number of electrons differ from number of protons by a large amount,) they could emit various particles, including beta radiation (electrons,) and possible alpha particles (basically a helium ion with no electrons.) So, to summarize, yes.
Wet decontamination can block what radiation from being detected?
gamma
What blocks alpha particles?
A few millimetres of lead.
What is a description of alpha radiation?
Alpha radiation is used for people's smoke detectors.
What type of material will block alpha particles?
Lead That's why they use Lead Shielding for radiation
Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Which type ionizing radiation can be blocked by clothing?
Alpha particle radiation can be stopped by just a few centimetres of air. Therefore, clothing will certainly block penetration. Potentially, low energy Beta radiation could also be blocked by thick clothing.
Alpha is it ionizing?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Medical hazards of breathing alpha radiation?
Everything touched by the radiation will be ionised (resulting in cancerous growths in later life). It will never reach your lungs because even a sheet of paper block alpha radation in its tracks.
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
Which type of radiation is easiest to shield?
The type of radiation that is easiest to shield are alpha particles. They are also the least harmful. Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium nucleus.
What element is used to block out dangerous radiation?
Alpha Radiation ( α ) – Least penetration. Will be blocked by a single sheet of paper. Beta Radiation ( β ) – More penetration than alpha. Blocked by a few mms aluminium. Gamma Radiation ( µ ) – Strong penetration. Needs a least a few inches of lead to block.
Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
