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No radiation, just kinetic energy (heat) of the products of fission hitting other atoms in the fuel pellets then the hot fuel pellets heating the water.

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Why is nuclear radiation dangerous and what are the potential risks associated with exposure to it?

Nuclear radiation is dangerous because it can damage cells and DNA in the body, leading to health problems like cancer, radiation sickness, and genetic mutations. Exposure to nuclear radiation can increase the risk of developing these health issues, depending on the level and duration of exposure. It is important to limit exposure to nuclear radiation to protect against these potential risks.


What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?

Nuclear weapons emit various types of radiation, including gamma radiation, neutron radiation, and thermal radiation. These forms of radiation can have harmful effects on living organisms and the environment.


Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?

Yes, nuclear bombs produce gamma radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release high-energy photons. Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that accompanies the explosion of nuclear devices.


How can temperature be increased without heating?

It is possible to add heat to a substance without changing its temperature. That happens during melting and boiling. However, I cannot think of a case in which the temperature of a substance increases without heat being added to it, either by radiation, conduction or convection.


What is the difference between nuclear radiation and heat radiation?

Heat radiation is infrared radiation, which is a relatively low frequency radiation, slightly lower than that of visible light. Nuclear radiation includes a variety of types, including X rays and gamma rays, which are very high frequency radiation, and which are consequently much more dangerous, and can cause radiation sickness. There are also other types of nuclear radiation such as alpha rays, beta rays, and neutrons, all of which are in the form of subatomic particles rather than electromagnetic radiation.

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Which form of radiation is used to directly INCREASE the temperature of water in a nuclear reactor?

The form of radiation used to increase the temperature of water in a nuclear reactor is thermal radiation. This radiation is generated by the nuclear fission process occurring in the reactor core, which produces heat that is transferred to the water to create steam for electricity generation.


How radiation affected by surface temperature?

Nuclear radiation is not affected at all, but radiation by Electromagnetic Radiation is. This is a straight Physics topic, not Nuclear Energy.


How is nuclear radiation affected by temperature?

Not at all


Why is nuclear radiation dangerous and what are the potential risks associated with exposure to it?

Nuclear radiation is dangerous because it can damage cells and DNA in the body, leading to health problems like cancer, radiation sickness, and genetic mutations. Exposure to nuclear radiation can increase the risk of developing these health issues, depending on the level and duration of exposure. It is important to limit exposure to nuclear radiation to protect against these potential risks.


What are the signs of nuclear radiation?

There are no immediate signed of nuclear radiation.


What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?

Nuclear weapons emit various types of radiation, including gamma radiation, neutron radiation, and thermal radiation. These forms of radiation can have harmful effects on living organisms and the environment.


Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?

Yes, nuclear bombs produce gamma radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release high-energy photons. Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that accompanies the explosion of nuclear devices.


How can temperature be increased without heating?

It is possible to add heat to a substance without changing its temperature. That happens during melting and boiling. However, I cannot think of a case in which the temperature of a substance increases without heat being added to it, either by radiation, conduction or convection.


What is the difference between nuclear radiation and heat radiation?

Heat radiation is infrared radiation, which is a relatively low frequency radiation, slightly lower than that of visible light. Nuclear radiation includes a variety of types, including X rays and gamma rays, which are very high frequency radiation, and which are consequently much more dangerous, and can cause radiation sickness. There are also other types of nuclear radiation such as alpha rays, beta rays, and neutrons, all of which are in the form of subatomic particles rather than electromagnetic radiation.


What is the relationship between nuclear radiation and nuclear fallout?

fallout emits nuclear radiation, but lots of other things do too.fallout is particulates from dust size to baseball size, nuclear radiation is a mix of electromagnetic radiation and high speed subatomic particles.


Does a nuclear bomb give radiation?

Yes a nuclear bomb gives radiation. Radiation is transfer of energy through empty space.


Can atomic blast turn people into zombies?

It cannot. If the blast does not directly kill the people in question, then they may be infected by the nuclear radiation. This radiation is deadly and often kills victims, but will not turn them into zombies.