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X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen.Shortly after the discovery of X-rays, another form of penetrating rays was discovered. In 1896, French scientist Henri Becquerel discovered natural radioactivity. The science of radiation protection, or "health physics" as it is more properly called, grew out of the parallel discoveries of X-rays and radioactivity in the closing years of the 19th century. Experimenters, physicians, laymen, and physicists alike set up X-ray generating apparatuses and proceeded about their labors with a lack of concern regarding potential dangers. Such a lack of concern is quite understandable, for there was nothing in previous experience to suggest that X-rays would in any way be hazardous.
By 1915, the British Roentgen Society had adopted a resolution to protect people from overexposure to X-rays. This was probably the first organized effort at Radiation Protection.
What else can I help you with?
How can to protect yourself from radiation?
You can protect yourself from radiation by wearing gloves and a mask. It is also helpful to stay away from areas that are contaminated by radiation. The only way to be 100% sure you will not be affected by radiation is to wear a radiation suit.
What happens if you don't protect yourself from UV radiation?
If you don't protect yourself from UV radiation, you may get a sunburn. Excessive exposure may result in skin cancer.
How can you protect yourself from infrared radiation?
To protect yourself from infrared radiation, you can wear clothing that blocks infrared rays, use sunscreen with infrared protection, and limit your exposure to sources of infrared radiation like the sun and certain electronic devices.
What effect of nuclear radiation or weapons can you protect yourself from by wearing your protective clothing and mask?
alpha or beta radiation
What would you need to protect yourself from the heat and atmosphere on Mercury?
a radiation suit
Which effect of nuclear radation can you protect yourself from if you wear your protective clothing and mask?
alpha and beta radiation
What would you need to protect yourself from beta radiation?
To protect yourself from beta radiation, you would need materials like plexiglass, Lucite, or water, as they can effectively absorb beta particles. Wearing protective clothing, such as lab coats or gloves, can also help minimize exposure. Additionally, maintaining a safe distance from the radiation source and following proper safety protocols are essential for protection.
Why is it important to protect yourself from the suns radiation even on cloudy days?
It is important to protect us from Sun's radiation. It is because it can contain the UV rays. These Uv rays can cause skin cancer too.
What can you do to protect yourself from ionizing radiation exposure?
You can protect yourself from ionizing radiation exposure by keeping a safe distance from radiation sources, limiting the time of exposure, using shielding such as lead aprons or staying behind barriers, and wearing protective gear like lead glasses if necessary. It's also important to follow safety protocols and guidelines set by regulatory bodies in your workplace or environment.
Who thought of radiation?
Nobody thought of radiation. It was discovered.
Which effect of nuclear radiation or weapons can you protect yourself from by wearing your protective clothing and mask?
Mostly inhalation/ingestion of alpha emitter dust particles. These offer little protection from other types of radiation sources.
What effect of radiation or weapons can you protect yourself from wearing your clothing and a mask?
Alpha, fallout, UV, a small number of obsolete chemical weapons.
