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What will happen if the people during the cold war were exposed to nuclear radiation?
Many were exposed (I was while a child). The exact effects depend on dose rate and period of exposure. Low exposures produce negligible effects. Medium exposures can produce radiation sickness, but the subject recovers without treatment. Exposures near the LD50 level will produce about 50% death, unless intensive medical treatments are given. Very high exposure produce 100% deaths within minutes.
If dose rates are very low, surprisingly high total doses can be received over long periods with no obvious effects.
It is believed that even at very low dose rates (even below natural background, which has always been there), a rise in cancer frequency will be observed. However proving this is difficult.
What else can I help you with?
Can water become radioactive?
Yes, water can become radioactive if it comes into contact with radioactive materials or is exposed to radiation. This can happen in situations such as nuclear accidents or when radioactive substances are improperly disposed of.
Can radiation happen in a vacuum?
Yes, radiation can occur in a vacuum. Radiant energy, such as light or heat, can travel through a vacuum because it does not rely on a medium to propagate. This means that even in the absence of air or any other material, radiation can still be present.
What would happen if you walked into a fukushima?
If you walked into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant without proper protection, you would be exposed to high levels of radiation which could cause acute radiation sickness and potentially lead to long-term health issues such as cancer. It is important to follow safety protocols and restrictions in place to prevent such exposure.
How does a meltdown occur?
A meltdown occurs in a nuclear reactor when the core overheats and the fuel rods are damaged, releasing radioactive material. This can happen due to a loss of coolant, causing the fuel rods to become exposed and overheat. If not controlled, this can lead to a breach of the reactor containment and a release of radiation into the environment.
Does the production of nuclear energy harm living things?
The production of nuclear energy can harm living things if there is a nuclear accident or improper disposal of radioactive waste. Radiation exposure can cause health issues in humans, animals, and plants, depending on the level of exposure and the duration of time. Strict safety measures and proper disposal of waste are essential to minimize the potential harm to living things.
Can water become radioactive?
Yes, water can become radioactive if it comes into contact with radioactive materials or is exposed to radiation. This can happen in situations such as nuclear accidents or when radioactive substances are improperly disposed of.
What will happen to you if the nuclear plant radiate in front of you?
if you get too much radiation you will die, simple as that.
What might happen to a nuclear power plant if the containment structure was damaged?
It could release radiation.
What will happen to the process of cell division if cells are exposed to radiation?
It stops it because radiation causes the DNA to take on a conformation, or form, that cannot be replicated by polymerase.
What would happen if nuclear radiation was in a box?
it depends of the type of box and also how much radiation would be put so with the info u provideed it is un-sure
Can radiation happen in a vacuum?
Yes, radiation can occur in a vacuum. Radiant energy, such as light or heat, can travel through a vacuum because it does not rely on a medium to propagate. This means that even in the absence of air or any other material, radiation can still be present.
What would happen if you walked into a fukushima?
If you walked into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant without proper protection, you would be exposed to high levels of radiation which could cause acute radiation sickness and potentially lead to long-term health issues such as cancer. It is important to follow safety protocols and restrictions in place to prevent such exposure.
What is going to happen to the Japanese workers in the nuclear power plant?
The likelihood of the 50 workers that stayed is they will die from radiation exposure.
How do you protect marine life from harmful gases such as nuclear reactors?
Well, you don't let them near nuclear reactors, but, if it did happen, they would probably die of radiation. Anyway, not many animals are near nuclear reactors.
Will the radiation from Japan reach Taiwan If so what can I do to protect myself And if I do get exposed what will happen to me?
If the radiation from Japan reached Taiwan, the radiation problem would have to be very bad. If it did reach you, you should stay inside and keep the windows shut. Even if the radiation got through all that, you would get cancer.
What would happen to the type of atom when the number of protons is changed?
It would become an atom of a different element. This can only happen during radioactive decay, nuclear fusion, or nuclear fission.
What will happen to the earth during the nuclear winter?
Akin to global warming, just theories.
