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Ionizing radiation is high-energy radiation that has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating charged particles (ions) in the process. This radiation includes alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, X-rays, and ultraviolet radiation. Ionizing radiation can damage cells and DNA, increasing the risk of cancer and other health effects.
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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.
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.
What type of radiation is best detected by a scintillation counter?
Gamma radiation is best detected by a scintillation counter due to its ability to interact with scintillation materials and produce light pulses that can be detected.
Cosmic radiation and radiation from terrestrial sources are examples of?
Natural background radiation
What are the names of the three different types of ionizing radiation?
The three different types of ionizing radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.
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 is are the type of ionizing radiation?
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What radiation may due to atoms?
Ionizing radiation
What type of radiation is the least ionizing?
Alpha radiation.
Radiant energy sufficient to remove an electron from its orbital level of an atom is called?
ionizing radiation
Gamma radiation and x radiation provide ionizing forms of radiation What effect does ionizing radiation have on molecules through which they pass?
"Ionizing" means that it can convert atoms and molecules into ions. In other words, it can knock off one or more electrons.
What ionizing radiation is not affected by an electric field?
No electromagnetic radiation, whether ionizing or not, is affected by an electric field or by a magnetic field.
How can radiation have an ionizing effect?
Radiation can excite an electron sufficiently for the electron to leave the atom, thus having an ionizing effect.
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.
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.
