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Which type of radioactivity would be most dangerous if you were exposed to it from a source outside of your body?
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∙ 11y ago
Gamma radioactivity would be the most dangerous because, unlike alpha particles that can be blocked by paper or skin, and beta particles which can be shielded by foil, gamma radioactivity would need a lead shield. Plus gamma radioactivity effects organic material.
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Which is the most dangerous type of nuclear radiation if the source is outside the body?
Gamma
Why is it more dangerous to be exposed to weak x-ray source than to a strong infrared source?
Infrared radiation only affects the surface of the skin... x-rays penetrate much further.
What is an outside source of energy is required for?
active transport
Why doesn't storing a radioactive source in a freezer stop radiation from being emitted?
Because radioactivity is a naturalphenomenonthat is independent on any external conditions of temperature,pressure,humidity, ... etc.
Are radioactive materials dangerous?
They can be. Some radioactive elements are chemical poisons, apart from their radioactivity, but beyond some fairly low level, the radiation itself can damage cells and tissues. High radiation doses can cause biological tissues (that's US!) to break down fairly quickly causing rapid death, and moderate radiation doses can cause cancers which can kill you over longer time periods. Low doses of radiation are probably harmless; the level of "low" is a matter of some dispute among scientists and doctors.
What is the the heat source of the mantle?
radioactivity
Which is the most dangerous type of nuclear radiation if the source is outside the body?
Gamma
What is a 13 letter word for the source of heat in the mantle?
radioactivity
Where does most of the radioactivity that you personally encounter come from?
The radioactivity that people encounter on a regular basis actually comes from their natural environment rather than the radioactivity being from some manmade source.
Why is it more dangerous to be exposed to a weak X-ray source than a strong infrared source?
Infrared radiation only affects the surface of the skin... x-rays penetrate much further.
Why is it more dangerous to be exposed to weak x-ray source than to a strong infrared source?
Infrared radiation only affects the surface of the skin... x-rays penetrate much further.
What is the source of radio activiy?
Radioactivity is caused by unstable atoms, that break apart.
What happens in brachytherapy?
A source of radioactivity is surgically placed inside the body near the cancer
What is the most common source for UV light?
The most common source for UV light would be the sun. Generally everyone is exposed to UV light when they go outside during the day or sit in the sunlight in their home.
What are gas leaks?
A gas leak usually refers to the escape of gasoline from the source of which the gas is stored. They can be highly dangerous and cause large explosions if exposed to flame/and/or intense heat.
Why would human hair be examined for radioactivity?
Well, there's always a possibility of anything emitting radioactivity once it has been around a radioactive source without gear/protection. All the best.
What is internal radiation?
In internal radiation therapy a source of radioactivity is surgically placed inside the body near the cancer
