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Radiation damages the cells in your body, which affects organ function.

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Does a nuclear bomb hurt?

A nuclear bomb causes immense destruction and loss of life due to the intense heat, blast wave, and radiation it produces. It can kill and injure thousands of people within seconds and have long-term health effects on survivors due to radiation exposure. The impact of a nuclear bomb can be devastating to both the immediate area and the environment.


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.


What is the lethal radiation limit for humans?

The lethal radiation dose for humans is around 4 to 5 Gray (Gy) of ionizing radiation received all at once. This amount of radiation would cause severe damage to the cells and tissues in the body, ultimately leading to death within a few days or weeks.


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.

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Would 150 radiation kill you?

No


Would radiation kill you?

yes


Why do nuclear bombs kill us?

Heat from impact, and radiation poisioning and radioactive contamination.


Will you die in radiation?

Yes, an overdosage of Radiation can kill you.


Why the ozone layer is important?

Without the ozone layer, the Earth and everything living would be exposed to harmful radiation, which could kill us if we were exposed for too long.


Good things about radiation?

Chemo radiation kill cancer cells.


Can a space ship orbit Jupiter?

I've been searching for a definitive answer for that as well. But I think I seen somewhere that in order for us to orbit Jupiter our ship would need some serious shielding since the radiation from Jupiter's enormous magnetic field would kill us instantly.


Does rat survive nuclear radiation?

Rats, like all mammals, have a similar LD50 for ionizing radiation as humans. Therefor they would have about the same chance of survival we have. They might survive the thermal flash better, as they tend to prefer to hide in dark places, so they would not be exposed; but resulting secondary fires are as likely to kill them as us.


Did cosmic radiation kill the dinosaurs?

no


Does radiation kill the immune cells or help them function better?

Radiation can have both suppressive and stimulatory effects on the immune system. In high doses, radiation can damage or kill immune cells, leading to immune suppression. However, at lower doses, radiation can actually stimulate the immune response by promoting the release of immune-stimulating molecules and activating immune cells. The overall impact on immune function depends on the dose, duration, and tissues/organs exposed to radiation.


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.


What if vampires are found alive?

probably would use everything the myths say would kill us and torture us till we answered every one of their ?s truthfully then kill us...