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Radiation dosage is measured in Sieverts. This replaces the old unit, the Rem. 1 Sievert = 100 Rem, which is a large unit, so we are usually talking millisieverts (mSv) = 1/1000 of a Sievert.
2 to 3 mSv/year - typical background dose in most countries
2.4 mSv/year - average dose to US nuclear industry employees
up to 5 mSv/year - typical dose for aircrew
20 mSv/year - current limit (average) for nuclear industry employees
100 mSv/year - lowest level at which there is evidence of any increase in cancer rate
350 mSv/lifetime - criterion for relocating people after Chernobyl accident
1 Sv/cumulative - Would probably cause a fatal cancer many years later in 5 out of 100 persons
1 Sv single dose in short time - causes radiation sickness such as nausea and decreased white blood cell count, but not death (ie in short term)
5 Sv single dose - Would kill about 50 percent within a month
10 Sv single dose - fatal within a few weeks
Information from http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf05.html
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What can too much radiation cause?
Too much radiation exposure can cause various health issues, including burns, radiation sickness, cancer, and potentially death. The severity of the effects depends on the level of exposure and duration. It is important to minimize exposure to radiation to avoid these risks.
Why is too much exposure to radiation dangerous?
Too much exposure to radiation can damage cells and tissues in the body, causing a range of negative effects such as cancer, genetic mutations, and organ failure. It can also disrupt the body's natural processes and lead to long-term health complications.
Does shape effect radiation?
Yes, the shape of an object can affect the way it interacts with radiation. Irregular shapes can scatter radiation more than regular shapes. The surface area-to-volume ratio of an object can also impact how much radiation it absorbs or reflects.
How does does solar radiation and infrared radiation interact with earth?
Solar radiation from the sun interacts with the Earth's atmosphere, warming the surface. Some of this energy is radiated back into space as infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of this infrared radiation, causing a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect.
The increase in frequency of an approaching source of electromagnetic radiation is termed the?
Doppler effect
What are the effects of getting too many of the sun's rays?
There are many effects of getting too many sun rays. One effect is that the skin will start to burn much like a bread that has been in a toaster for too much. Another effect is cancer because sun rays contain radiation which leads to cancer.
How much radiation is too much?
any amount, about how much you can withstand
What are the effects of too much addiction to cell phone?
A probable effect of an addiction to cellphone use would be radiation. Cellular devices and other electronics can give off waves of radiation that can ultimately affect you in a future.
Can testicular cancer make you sterile?
If the radiation technician was not careful and used too much radiation it could happen but radiation machines are designed not to release too much radioactivity. Trust me no medical professional would want to use a lot of radiation because he would harm the patient and himself.
How does the ozone layer effect your health?
The ozone layer in our atmosphere is an important shield that keeps the majority of harmful radiation from the sun from the lower layers in which we live. Too much solar radiation is known to increase the risk of skin cancer.
What protects us from too much UV radiation?
The ozone protects us from much UV radiation. It is present as ozone layer.
What happens if a person has too much radiation?
he glows. And then dies.
What does hypermineralization mean?
Hypermineralization in teeth is the effect of too much exposure to fluoride. Hypermineralization in bones is the effect of too much calcium.
What can too much radiation cause?
Too much radiation exposure can cause various health issues, including burns, radiation sickness, cancer, and potentially death. The severity of the effects depends on the level of exposure and duration. It is important to minimize exposure to radiation to avoid these risks.
What are the effect of using too much water?
Drowning can result from too much water
The effect of having too much thick wall in orta?
Too much?! Gz
What protects little thing from too much ultraviolet radiation?
Their size. The smaller something is, the less ultraviolet radiation it can receive.
