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Materials that should not be used to shield against beta radiation include materials with low atomic numbers, such as plastic or wood, as they are not dense enough to effectively stop beta particles. Materials with higher atomic numbers, such as lead or dense metals, are more effective for shielding against beta radiation.

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What radiation should be used to check the thickness of foil?

I have been stuck on this question 'what radiation should be used to check the thickness of foil?' and recently I have found out that it is 'Gamma' radiation as it can penetrate through a variety of strong surfaces.


Are school uniforms safe against the UV radiation?

School uniforms may offer some protection against UV radiation, depending on the fabric's thickness and color. Materials such as thicker cotton or polyester blends in darker colors provide more UV protection than lightweight, sheer fabrics in lighter colors. However, for comprehensive sun protection, students should still apply sunscreen and wear hats or sunglasses when necessary.


Why radiation is dangerous?

Radiation, which comes in a couple of harmful forms, can be either electromagnetic or particulate. The dangerous electromagnetic radiation includes X-rays and the more potent gamma rays. Particulate radiation takes a number of forms which include alpha, beta, proton and neutron radiation. All these forms of radiation are what are called ionizing radiation. The ability of this radiation to penetrate varies, but the energies carried by ionizing radiation can damage genetic material within cells. This can result in cellular damage, mutation or even the death of the cell. Biologic material is seriously threatened by these types of radiation, and exposure should be minimized if not completely eliminated.


What are the best ways to protect against the effects of exposure to radiation?

Ionizing radiation is "stopped" by passing the radiation through matter which becomes ionized. By definition, ionizing radiation will ionize material that it passes through. Ionization involves transferring energy, so the entity doing the ionizing loses energy. That is the simple answer. A closer look reveals greater complexity. One needs to be clear about language to be accurate in the question and answer. Normally when referring to ionizing radiation, one is referring to high energy particles that are causing the radiation. Normally, when we say such radiation is "stopped" we mean it is diminished to that the harmful effects are insignificant. One does not "stop" such radiation but rather one causes it to lose energy. There will always be a few stray particles with high energy even after the vast majority have lost so much energy that ionization has stopped occurring. If one wants to "stop" ionizing radiation, then creating a large enough (thick enough) barrier will effectively reduce the radiation to insignificance. Of course, depending on the nature of the radiation, some materials may be more effective than others in removing the energy from the radiation. Though ionization, i.e. exicting or removing electrons of atoms, is an important energy loss process, there are also processes that involve the interaction of the ionizing radiation with the nuclei of the material through which it passes. Bremsstrahlung is one such process and so is simple transfer of kinetic energy from the incident particle to the particle in the material. These kinds of processes are larger or smaller depending on the mass and energy of the "ionizing radiation" and so an effective discussion of how well a material can "stop" ionizing radiation depends on the ionizing radiation itself.


How can control the radiation level after the nuclear power plant explosion?

To control radiation levels after a nuclear power plant explosion, immediate steps should be taken to contain the release of radioactive material. This includes establishing exclusion zones, implementing decontamination procedures, and monitoring radiation levels in the surrounding area. Additionally, efforts should be made to stabilize the reactor and prevent further radioactive releases.

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Are school uniforms safe against the UV radiation?

School uniforms may offer some protection against UV radiation, depending on the fabric's thickness and color. Materials such as thicker cotton or polyester blends in darker colors provide more UV protection than lightweight, sheer fabrics in lighter colors. However, for comprehensive sun protection, students should still apply sunscreen and wear hats or sunglasses when necessary.


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Why radiation is dangerous?

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