answersLogoWhite

0

Smoke detectors, x-rays, sterilizing items such as medical supplies.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Physics

What does the lonizing radiation sign mean?

The ionizing radiation sign is used to indicate the presence of materials or equipment that emit ionizing radiation, which can be harmful to health. It serves as a warning to alert individuals to take precautions and avoid exposure to the radiation source.


Are microwaves are the same as radiation?

Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation, but they are non-ionizing radiation, unlike ionizing radiation which can be harmful to living organisms. In a microwave oven, the radiation is used to heat food through a process of vibrating water molecules, but it is designed to be contained within the appliance to prevent exposure.


What are the 2 names of radiation?

There are two main types of radiation: External Radiation External radiation is the most common type of radiation, typically given after lumpectomy and sometimes, mastectomy. Internal Radiation Internal radiation is a less common method of giving radiation. It is being studied for use after lumpectomy.


How do you pronounce Gy in radiation?

The "Gy" in radiation is pronounced like "gray." It stands for gray, which is the unit used to measure absorption of ionizing radiation in tissue.


Which one of the following is physical stressor lead ionizing radiation hcv or hbv?

Ionizing radiation is a physical stressor, as it can cause damage to biological tissues by disrupting the structure of atoms and molecules. HCV and HBV are viruses that can cause infections in the body, but they are not physical stressors in the same way that ionizing radiation is.

Related Questions

Alpha is it ionizing?

Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.


Would you classify radiation as ionizing radiation?

Yes, radiation can be classified as either ionizing or non-ionizing. Ionizing radiation has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, leading to the formation of ions. Examples of ionizing radiation include X-rays, gamma rays, and certain types of nuclear radiation.


What is it called when x-ray are initially absorbed by the body?

ionizing radiation


What does the lonizing radiation sign mean?

The ionizing radiation sign is used to indicate the presence of materials or equipment that emit ionizing radiation, which can be harmful to health. It serves as a warning to alert individuals to take precautions and avoid exposure to the radiation source.


What is are the type of ionizing radiation?

a


What is a biodosimeter?

A biodosimeter is a dosimeter used in biodosimetry - a device used to measure a dose of ionizing radiation.


Are there greater ionizing or non-ionizing industrial hazards in the US?

The use of ionizing radiation in the American workplace has been substantially reduced during the last 30-40 years. As a result of that reduction, have the hazards of non-ionizing radiation used in the workplace become greater than the remaining hazards of ionizing radiation still in use? There are no readily accessible studies to tell us whether or not that has happened, and mostly it does not matter. The important thing is to deal correctly with all the radiation hazards, ionizing and non-ionizing, that are present in each particular workplace.


What type of radiation is the least ionizing?

Alpha radiation.


What radiation may due to atoms?

Ionizing radiation


Radiant energy sufficient to remove an electron from its orbital level of an atom is called?

ionizing radiation


What is another name for radiation exposure badges?

Badges used to measure exposure to ionizing radiation are usually called radiation dosimeter badges.


What kinds of radiation do film badges monitor?

Film badges are typically used to monitor ionizing radiation, which includes X-rays and gamma rays. These badges contain a film that darkens when exposed to ionizing radiation. They do not monitor non-ionizing radiation like radio waves or visible light.