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Alpha, from outside the body, because alpha is stopped by the skin, a sheet of paper, or a few inches of air. From inside the body, however, alpha is one of the most dangerous forms of radiation.
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What type of radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter?
The Least penetrating form of radiation is Alpha as it only travels 10cm in air and is stopped by paper. Alpha is also the most ionising, Beta is less ionising still and Gamma is the least ionising as photons carry no charge so they have less effect.
What type of radiation causes most ionisation?
The electromagnetic radiation most capable of ionizing is the radiation with the highest energy per quantum. That in turn implies the radiation with the highest frequency (shortest wavelength). The highest-energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum is the region we call "gamma rays". We can't generate these, and the gamma rays we observe all originate in radioactive nuclear processes.
Which source of energy is least damaging to environment?
coal
Which ionizing radiation is least penetrating?
alpha
How much radiation can a human withstand?
A human can withstand from 4.5 from 6 sieverts of radiation. At least that is when most deaths of overdoses of radiation are caused.
Is bio fuels wind nuclear or fossil fuels least damaging to the environment?
Wind.
How much concrete is needed to block nuclear radiation?
My Astronomy professor says that we need at least 15 feet of concrete to block nuclear radiation.
What kind of radiation is least harmful to humans?
External to the body, alpha is not dangerous because it is easily stopped by the skin, but it becomes dangerous if ingested because it can then access internal sensitive organs directly. For electromagnetic radiation, visible light and infra-red are the least damaging. Ultra-violet causes sunburn)
What lists ranks nuclear radiation from most massive to least massive?
Alpha, beta, gamma
What are the three kinds of nuclear radiation?
Nuclear radiation is radiation that is emitted by atomic nuclei in various nuclear processes ( fusion...). There are three types of nuclear radiation:- 1)Alpha----> the least penetrating of all, it can be stopped by a sheet of paper. 2)Beta----> more penertrating than alpha, less penetrating than gamma, can be stopped by an aluminum sheet. 3) Gamma-----> most penetrating, can be stopped by meters of concrete.
What type of radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter?
The Least penetrating form of radiation is Alpha as it only travels 10cm in air and is stopped by paper. Alpha is also the most ionising, Beta is less ionising still and Gamma is the least ionising as photons carry no charge so they have less effect.
What type of radiation is the least ionizing?
Alpha radiation.
What type of radiation causes most ionisation?
The electromagnetic radiation most capable of ionizing is the radiation with the highest energy per quantum. That in turn implies the radiation with the highest frequency (shortest wavelength). The highest-energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum is the region we call "gamma rays". We can't generate these, and the gamma rays we observe all originate in radioactive nuclear processes.
What type of ionized radiation is the least penetrating?
Alpha radiation.
Which source of energy is least damaging to environment?
coal
What is Plutonium used in at least 3 things?
Nuclear Weapons Nuclear Reactors Nuclear Batteries
What are the smoothest herbs to smoke?
By smoothest do you mean the least damaging to your lungs ?
