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Does radiation transfer to solid object?
Yes, radiation can transfer energy to solid objects through the process of absorption. The solid material absorbs the radiation and may heat up as a result, depending on the type and intensity of the radiation.
Can radiation travel through solids?
Sure. But the thicker and more dense the solid is, the more radiation is blocked. A nice, heavy blocker of nuclear radiation is lead.
Can radiation occur in solid liquids and gases?
Yes, radiation can occur in all three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. In solids and liquids, radiation can be absorbed or emitted by the atoms and molecules. In gases, radiation can also occur due to interactions between gas molecules and electromagnetic radiation.
How do you heat a solid?
either by radiation, conduction, or convection.
Is infrared radiation only emitted from the center of hot solid objects?
No. While most infrared radiation is from the center of hot solid objects, some of it is not. The sun is plasma (not solid) and it emits infrared radiation. Also, infrared radiation can be emitted by the friction in between objects
What physics are in radiology?
Radiation physics and solid state physics.
When a solid is heated it emits electromagnetic radiation known as An example of such radiation is the element of a stove stop burning bright red?
When a solid is heated, it emits electromagnetic radiation called thermal radiation. An example of this is when the element of a stove burner heats up and glows red hot, emitting visible light as thermal radiation. This phenomenon is governed by Planck's law of blackbody radiation.
What state of matter does radiation occur in?
in solid liquid and gasses
Does radiation move faster through a gas than a solid or liquid?
Radiation moves at the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately 299,792 kilometers per second). In a solid or liquid medium, the speed of radiation is slightly slower due to interactions with the medium's atoms or molecules. In a gas, radiation can travel faster compared to a solid or liquid but still slower than in a vacuum due to lower interaction with gas particles.
How does the sun increase the temperature of solid and liquid?
The Sun is a source of energy, electromagnetic radiation. When this radiation impinges on a solid or liquid, it causes the atoms of that substance to vibrate more rapidly. The increasing vibration is "heat", their temperature increases.
What would it take to shield myself from gamma radiation?
It would take several inches of solid lead to prevent gamma radiation from reaching you.
Which type of radiation is most penetrating in solid substances?
Gamma radiation is the most penetrating type of radiation in solid substances due to its highly energetic nature and ability to penetrate through thick materials. Its high penetration power makes it difficult to shield against, requiring dense materials such as lead or concrete for effective protection.
