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Are x-rays emitted during radioactive decay?
Yes they are. Nearly all kinds of electromagnetic radiation are emitted during radioactive decay
Is radiation an xray?
No, they can't. X-rays, at least the high energy ones, are a form of ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation can break chemical bonds, but it cannot activate a substance. That is, X-rays cannot make a substance radioactive. Only particulate radiation can "induce" radioactivity, and that will happen according to the type of particulate radiation and the material being bombarded. Cosmic rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation even more energetic than X-rays, and even they cannot make a substance radioactive. Because X-rays cannot make a substance radioactive, they cannot make a site, a room, or an area of any kind radioactive.
Is alpha beta and gamma names given to different kinds of radiation?
Yes. Alpha particles are helium nuclei. Beta particles are electrons. Gamma rays consist of high frequency electromagnetic radiation. Modern physics has shown that electromagnetic radiation(EMR), including gamma, do not have a wave nature only, but also a particulate nature. Einstein said that EMR are made of photons.
Do radiation detectors pick up all of the radiation in the air?
Not necessarily. Different kinds of radiation detectors pick up different kinds of radiation. Also some radiation is of so little importance, that detectors are not designed to pick it up. An example here is UV light, which is actually low level ionizing radiation. One more thing: Radiation doesn't require air to travel. A quick example: The sun's radiation reaches earth, yet there is no air in space for it to travel through.
Where is the cosmic rays radiation located on the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to other kinds of radiation?
Cosmic rays are not part of the EM spectrum -- they are high energy charged particles.
Why do you need safety precautions when using radioactive sources?
Radioactive substances release three kinds of radiation depending on their type. They can release alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. While they are all harmful, gamma radiation is the most so. Radiation can alter the DNA of the cells which it comes into contact with, causing mutations. One must protect oneself from radiation because these mutation are likely to result in cancer, which is a problem that can start in one cell and move to others and causes severe health problems.
Are x-rays emitted during radioactive decay?
Yes they are. Nearly all kinds of electromagnetic radiation are emitted during radioactive decay
What are the three types of radioactive?
It would be "radiation", but the different kinds are: Alpha rays - a "helium core", 2 protons + 2 neutrons Beta rays - an electron/positron traveling at high speed Gamma rays - electromagnetic radiation Hope this helps
Is radiation an xray?
No, they can't. X-rays, at least the high energy ones, are a form of ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation can break chemical bonds, but it cannot activate a substance. That is, X-rays cannot make a substance radioactive. Only particulate radiation can "induce" radioactivity, and that will happen according to the type of particulate radiation and the material being bombarded. Cosmic rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation even more energetic than X-rays, and even they cannot make a substance radioactive. Because X-rays cannot make a substance radioactive, they cannot make a site, a room, or an area of any kind radioactive.
What are two kinds of radiation given out by torch bulbs?
Torch bulbs emit both visible light and infrared radiation. The visible light is what allows us to see the light produced by the bulb, while the infrared radiation is a form of heat energy that is also given off.
What kinds of breast cancer radiation therapy are the safest?
There are many different types of Radiation therapy with the most common and safest being External Beam Radiation which involves a machine focusing a beam from outside the body onto the cancer. And the second being Brachytherapy or Internal Radiation which involves inserting a small radioactive seed type object near the cancerous tissue.
How do nonradioactive substances become radioactive?
We can make nonradioactive substances radioactive by exposing them to particulate radiation of some kind. (Electromagnetic radiation like gamma rays won't work.) There are sever kinds of particulate radiation, and they include neutrons, protons and alpha particles as well as beta particles. Exposure of a material to these particles allows the particles to activate the material, and the result of activation will depend on the radiation being used and the reaction of the substance to that activating particle flux. Just to supply one example, if we take a slug of cobalt (cobalt-59) and lower it into a working nuclear reactor, the neutron flux will bathe the cobalt. Neutrons will be absorbed by some of the cobalt atoms and they will transform into cobalt-60, which is an unstable isotope of cobalt. It's radioactive, and is a gamma ray emitter. We then withdraw the slug (now called a source) and put it in a "vault" to store it, and we use the slug (opening the vault door by remote control) as a radiation source to, say, perform X-ray analysis of pipe welds in the field where dragging an X-ray machine to the job isn't practical.
What instrument is used to detect radiation?
A Geiger counter is commonly used to detect radiation. It detects ionizing radiation by measuring the levels of radiation in the environment and producing audible clicks or visual displays to indicate the presence of radiation.
What are safety precautions when using radiation?
Some safety precautions when using radiation include wearing proper protective gear such as lead aprons and gloves, minimizing exposure time, maintaining a safe distance from radiation sources, and following proper protocols for handling and disposing of radioactive materials. Regular monitoring of radiation levels and receiving extensive training in radiation safety are also essential precautions.
What is radiation detected with?
Radiation is detected using instruments such as Geiger-Muller counters, scintillation detectors, and ionization chambers. These instruments are designed to measure the levels of radioactivity in a given area or object.
What forms of radiation are used medically?
There are three kinds of radiation useful to medical personnel: alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Why is different shielding appropriate for different kinds of radiation?
The absorption of radiation is different for each shielding material and type of radiation.
