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Additional info (Razor512):
radioactive particles damage internal structures of cells, while in most cases the cell will just die, but if radiation hits a cell while it is dividing then it will damage the genetic info in the cell and you can either end up with a non functioning cell which dies, or a cancer cell that does the wrong thing and makes you very sick.
If you look at cases such as the Chernobyl disaster, you will see cases of people having their skin fall off due to the damage caused by radioactive particles.
radiation destroys pretty much any type of biological cell and enough of it will dissolve skin and bone (and a high enough output can even eat away at metal).
What else can I help you with?
Can infrared radiation kill you?
Yes. At a high enough intensity any form of radiation can be deadly. All forms of electromagnetic radiation carry energy, which can heat objects. Intense enough infrared radiation can essentially broil you.
How long does radiation take to kill a human being?
The time it takes for radiation to kill a human being depends on the level of radiation exposure. High doses of radiation can cause death within days or weeks, while lower doses may take longer to show fatal effects, such as months to years. The specific type of radiation and the individual's overall health can also impact the time it takes for radiation to be lethal.
How long does it take gamma waves to kill you?
Gamma waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation, not harmful by themselves. However, exposure to extremely high levels of gamma radiation, such as from a nuclear explosion or certain medical treatments, can cause severe radiation sickness and potentially lead to death within days or weeks. The time it takes for gamma radiation to kill you depends on the intensity and duration of exposure.
What type of electromagnetic waves can be used to kill cancer?
Ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays, are used in radiation therapy to kill cancer cells. These high-energy electromagnetic waves can damage the DNA within cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing.
How does nuclear power kill you?
Nuclear power itself does not kill you unless there is a steam explosion like at Chernobyl. It is the radiation either from fission products or direct neutron bombardment which will do that, and the effects of excessive radiation are well known and documented.
Can death rays exist?
It depends... Radiation can kill a man easily, but to form a hand held "ray" that emits enough radiation to kill? No.
Will you die in radiation?
Yes, an overdosage of Radiation can kill you.
Good things about radiation?
Chemo radiation kill cancer cells.
Did cosmic radiation kill the dinosaurs?
no
Would 150 radiation kill you?
No
Would radiation kill you?
yes
What can a person do to kill cancer?
Chemothrapy and radiation
An example of a man made source of radiation is?
diagnostic radiation
Can radiation kill people?
Yes. It is extremely hazardous.
What is the use of beta radiation?
to kill cells in an an organ
What bird can kill a man?
An ostrich could kill a man.
Why do you need some ultraviolet radiation?
Ultraviolet radiation can kill some microorganisms and has a role in the vitamin A synthesis.
